Permanent restrictions on mobile internet introduced in Rostov region of Russia
▫️Local authorities in russia’s rostov region claim that slowing down the internet on a permanent basis will help protect against “Ukrainian drones.” They argue that “security is more important than inconvenience.”
In recent months, restrictions—and even full shutdowns—of mobile internet have been regularly implemented by russian authorities across multiple regions of the russian federation. The frequency and duration of these shutdowns continue to grow.
Despite official claims that security is the primary reason for these restrictions, in reality, these actions are part of the kremlin’s broader campaign to tighten state control over the information space. russian government aims to limit public access to independent information sources, increase the effectiveness of propaganda, and suppress the population’s capacity to protest.
