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Millions in Russia Face Internet Blackout from Cable Damage

1/16/2025

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On Tuesday, millions of Russians faced a frustrating internet blackout, disrupting vital services like Telegram and WhatsApp. Roskomnadzor blamed a "short-term connectivity issue," but the culprit was a damaged fiber-optic cable in Tatarstan. With nearly 4 million customers affected across 21 regions, hopes for a swift repair were set for Wednesday evening.

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On Tuesday, millions of Russians faced a frustrating internet blackout, disrupting vital services like Telegram and WhatsApp. Roskomnadzor blamed a "short-term connectivity issue," but the culprit was a damaged fiber-optic cable in Tatarstan. With nearly 4 million customers affected across 21 regions, hopes for a swift repair were set for Wednesday evening.