Moscow Experiences Darkness, Analysts Rule Out Ukrainian Drone Involvement
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Moscow Goes Dark: Internet Shutdown Not Due to Drones, Say Analysts
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Firstpost•17-03-2026, 09:20
Moscow Goes Dark: Internet Shutdown Not Due to Drones, Say Analysts
•Moscow is experiencing an unprecedented internet shutdown, causing widespread disruption to daily life and services.
•Analysts state the blackout is a deliberate government campaign to control information, not a response to Ukrainian drones as claimed by the Kremlin.
•The internet outage is causing multibillion-rouble losses for businesses and severely disrupting public services.
•Citizens are reverting to old communication methods like walkie-talkies, landlines, and asking strangers for directions.
•Russia is reportedly testing a system similar to Iran's, designed to restrict information and limit connectivity during unrest, with a whitelist of approved sites.
