Day two without internet connectivity, escalating damage, and casualties from Ukrainian assault: Top 5 Stories of August 9th
The current situation in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, is marked by significant mobile internet disruptions and partial outages. These disruptions are primarily due to security measures aimed at countering potential drone attacks.
The Russian authorities and defense headquarters have repeatedly imposed mobile internet restrictions and shutdowns in Krasnodar Krai and other regions as a preventive measure to block enemy coordination of drone strikes and protect military and public infrastructure. These measures, while precautionary, have caused internet outages, weakened mobile signals, disrupted communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, and negatively affected daily life and emergency response.
While there are no publicly confirmed recent drone attacks or extensive reported damages in Krasnodar Krai within the latest sources, the internet shutdowns are largely precautionary rather than reactive. Residents often suffer from the consequences of these measures, such as communication blackouts during emergencies and interference with online services.
The outages have also impacted daily life in the region, making it difficult to call taxis and pay without cash. Furthermore, several more drone fall sites have been reported in Krasnodar Krai, causing damage to homes and cars.
In a recent incident, over 60 children were left on the street after arriving at a camp near Tuapse. According to reports by "Live Kuban", the children were told their vouchers were not paid. Additionally, a person was injured in Slaviansk-na-Kubani due to Ukrainian attack, and new damage has been reported in Kuban due to Ukrainian attack, as reported by the governor.
In response to the ongoing situation, a Telegram channel for the most important news can be subscribed to at t.me/live_kuban. Residents, businesses, and tourists in the region continue to be affected by these security-driven digital isolation measures.
- The ongoing security-driven digital isolation measures in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, have extended to encompass not only war-and-conflicts-related news but also general-news topics, such as crime-and-justice incidents like the case of the children left on the street and the reported injuries due to Ukrainian attacks.
- The politics surrounding these mobile internet restrictions in Krasnodar Krai have become a significant concern for residents and businesses alike, as the disruptions have affected their daily activities, including maintaining communication, paying for services, and accessing essential digital services, thus impacting the region's economy and quality of life.
