kamchatka warns of complete internet shutdown
In the russian region of kamchatka, a complete internet shutdown is being warned about.
▫️Local authorities explain this step as necessary for carrying out large-scale infrastructure work. The population is reassured that during the shutdown, key facilities such as banks, government services, stores, etc., will be connected via satellite communication.
▫️Thus, kamchatka will become the first russian region where internet connection will be completely cut off. Although the official reason for the shutdown is called technical, this could very well be a “test run” of a full internet shutdown by the authorities. After all, mobile internet shutdowns under the pretext of “security measures” have already become commonplace in russian regions.
At the same time, a list of government-controlled “white services” that will be available during the shutdown is being formed. Previously, alongside shutdowns in russia, the ability to make calls through certain messengers was blocked. Instead, the authorities actively promote the government-controlled messenger “Max”.
The constant expansion of communication blocking in russia clearly indicates that the main reason is by no means security. The kremlin is systematically working to strengthen the informational isolation of russians, displacing independent sources of information with propaganda and limiting opportunities for untraceable communication online.
