Moscow Going Offline for Safety During Victory Day Celebrations
Moscow Currently Disconnected due to "Reasonable Circumstances"
Brace yourself, Moscow residents! Your internet connection might be acting up from May 5 to May 9 due to ongoing celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. But don't be alarmed, as this disruption is all about keeping the festivities secure.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskow explained the situation, stating, "This isn't about disruptions; it's a restriction in the work of mobile internet - for understandable reasons." With safety concerns in mind, he added, "We have to consider the dangerous neighborhood we're in."
It's not just regular citizens who need to adjust to this temporary internet blackout. Various state guests are expected to attend the parade, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Kremlin has ordered a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to ensure a smooth celebration, with Ukrainian criticism seeing it as a staged performance.
Anton Nemkin, a Duma deputy, hinted at preventive defense measures similar to those employed in Crimea, where mobile internet shutdowns during Ukrainian army attacks have been a standard practice. Unfortunately, Russia has seen numerous drone attacks, causing chaos at airports, which further emphasizes the need for heightened security measures during the Victory Day events.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned of potential provocations that could threaten the commemorations, promising stern consequences if any incidents occur. This precautionary internet shutdown aims to thwart any potential sabotage or drone attacks during these significant celebrations.
Sources:- ntv.de- MPA/dpa
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- The ongoing celebrations in Moscow, including the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, will lead to restrictions in the work of mobile internet from May 5 to May 9, as stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov.
- These restrictions are due to safety concerns, with numerous drone attacks causing chaos at airports in Russia necessitating such measures, as was seen in Crimea.
- Besides regular citizens, high-profile attendees such as Chinese President Xi Jinping and other state guests are expected at the parade during this period.
- The Kremlin has also ordered a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to ensure a smooth celebration, although Ukrainian criticism views it as a staged performance. The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned of potential provocations during the commemorations, promising firm action if incidents occur.
