"No Disruptions, Just a Temporary Halt" Peskov: Moscow Is "Going Offline for Safety Reasons"
Moscow Currently Unavailable Due to Perceived Necessities
Moscow is currently experiencing some hiccups with its internet, and it's all for a good reason, according to Kremlin reports. As the city celebrates the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, there may be certain limitations on mobile internet usage. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskow clarified that these aren't disruptions but rather temporary restrictions - for the safety of all involved.
Residents of the Russian capital have been experiencing occasional mobile internet outages, especially in the lead-up to the anniversary celebrations. Peskow assured Russian agencies that this is a necessary step in light of the "challenging neighborhood" Moscow finds itself in.
Political analysts have pointed to the Crimean Peninsula as a possible reference. In 2014, shutdowns of mobile internet during attacks by the Ukrainian military became common practice in the region, and they proved effective in preventing disruptions.
The city is preparing for a military parade on Red Square on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. Numerous state guests, including Chinese President and Party leader Xi Jinping, are expected to attend the event. In preparation for the celebrations, Kremlin head Vladimir Putin has ordered a temporary ceasefire in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a move Kyiv has criticized as staged.
Sources: ntv.de, mpa/dpa
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Background Info:- The temporary internet shutdown is part of a broader security strategy to protect against potential attacks, especially long-range drones, during the Victory Day celebrations and mass gatherings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had issued warnings about possible attacks, prompting the Kremlin's precautionary measures. These measures include the intermittent disabling of mobile data and internet-dependent services, such as messaging apps and taxi-hailing apps, during key periods around the parade.- Similar internet restrictions have been implemented in other Russian cities to protect critical infrastructure amid ongoing drone attacks.
- The Kremlin, in Moscow, has announced temporary restrictions on internet usage during the city's celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in a move aimed at ensuring safety.
- Dmitri Peskow, the Kremlin spokesperson, explained these restrictions aren't disruptions but necessary steps due to the "challenging neighborhood" Moscow finds itself in.
- Despite these temporary internet shutdowns, the city is preparing for a military parade on Red Square, with numerous state guests expected to attend, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- In light of potential threats, these internet restrictions in Moscow are part of a broader security strategy to protect against potential attacks during the Victory Day celebrations and mass gatherings.
