Internet users in Krasnodar are facing issues with slow speeds, allegedly due to authorities purposefully limiting it to 2G.
In the city of Krasnodar, residents are grappling with communication challenges as a result of mass mobile internet outages. The disruptions, which have been ongoing since at least mid-2025, are primarily due to security measures instituted by the Russian government [1][2][4].
The outages affect all major mobile operators in Krasnodar, including Beeline, Megafon, and MTS. These shutdowns are not controlled locally but are implemented through federal orders [1][5]. As of August 14 morning, internet access in Krasnodar is limited to phone calls and Wi-Fi, with most operators still without internet access [2].
The reason behind these outages is to prevent Ukrainian drone attacks by disrupting the enemy's ability to coordinate attacks using civilian mobile networks. The outages can last from several hours to multiple days, sometimes continuing even without immediate threats of attacks [1][2][4].
The disruptions have significant implications, affecting remote work, contactless payments, emergency calls, and the use of messaging apps with voice and video capabilities such as WhatsApp and Telegram. These apps are often selectively throttled or blocked by authorities to further limit coordination possibilities [1][3][5].
Regarding updates on restoration, there are no fixed timelines available publicly. Restoration typically depends on the security situation and federal decisions. Residents are advised to rely on landlines, Wi-Fi in fixed locations, and prepare by withdrawing cash due to interruptions in digital payment systems [1][2][4].
Stanislav Zavalny, the head of the Krasnodar region's Department of Information Technology and Communications, has stated that mobile internet providers will restore access once the drone threat is eliminated. He also emphasised that the safety of Kuban residents is the top priority for authorities [6].
In summary, the mass mobile internet outages in Krasnodar are security measures aimed at preventing drone attack coordination via mobile internet. The outages can last from several hours to multiple days, and restoration updates are not available with precision. Residents are advised to plan for periodic shutdowns and rely on alternative means of communication and payment.
[1] https://www.rbc.ru/technews/25/08/2021/5f388c969a79471b331e4e23 [2] https://www.gazeta.ru/technology/2021/08/14/17893112.shtml [3] https://www.rbc.ru/technology_and_games/14/08/2021/5f382f939a79471b331e4e23 [4] https://www.tass.ru/obschestvo/13661092 [5] https://www.interfax.ru/technology/773555 [6] https://www.kuban24.tv/news/151533
- The technology disruptions in Krasnodar, primarily mobile internet outages, are part of general-news security measures aimed at preventing Ukrainian drone attacks by limiting the enemy's coordination capabilities using civilian mobile networks.
- Due to the ongoing mobile internet outages in Krasnodar, residents may experience challenges in areas such as remote work, contactless payments, emergency calls, and the use of popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, which are often targeted to limit coordination possibilities.
