Mobile services in Krasnodar experienced a two-day disruption, leaving citizens without access to mobile internet.
In the city of Krasnodar, residents and tourists experienced a series of mobile internet outages from August 8 to August 10. These outages were reportedly part of wider mobile internet shutdowns ordered by federal authorities across southern Russia, including occupied Crimea, as a security measure to counter enemy drone attacks.
The outages affected all major mobile providers in Krasnodar, causing significant disruption to daily life. Residents found it challenging to make contactless payments, call for emergency help, and access basic online services. Even the simple task of hailing a taxi became difficult, with some residents unable to do so due to the lack of mobile internet.
One resident, who needed to reach the railway station at night, had to flag down a "private" car on the street as popular taxi apps were unavailable. Some cafes in Krasnodar also did not have Wi-Fi during the outage.
Krasnodar Krai ranked second in the rating of regions with the most complaints about the lack of connection in the last three hours, according to "Sboi.rf". The inability to use navigation during the outage was another issue faced by the city's residents.
Governor of Kuban, Veniamin Kondratyev, stated that the outage was due to drone attacks. However, no direct information in the search results is available about the Krasnodar governor's statement or attribution of responsibility for the outages.
It is important to note that these shutdowns were not controlled by local Krasnodar authorities. According to an adviser to the head of Crimea, these shutdowns were carried out without the involvement of local authorities.
A total of 2,999 mobile internet shutdowns were reported across Russia in July, according to Yuga.ru. Despite the disruption caused, the federal authorities maintain that these measures are necessary for national security.
As of August 10, mobile internet was reportedly working in Krasnodar once again. However, the impact of these outages on the city's residents and businesses will likely be felt for some time.
[1] Sources: Yuga.ru, Sboi.rf, and various regional news outlets.
The outages, part of wider mobile internet shutdowns, affected Krasnodar's residents severely, with many struggling to use contactless payments, emergency services, or simply hail a taxi. Moreover, the lack of mobile internet disrupted the city's residents' ability to use navigation during the outage, adding to their challenges.
