Large-scale YouTube outage: hundreds of thousands of users cannot watch videos.

According to Korrespondent.net: On October 15, YouTube users faced serious issues with the platform's operation. Hundreds of thousands of users are receiving errors while trying to watch videos both on the web version and in the mobile app. The message displayed on screens is:

An error occurred. Please try again later

Problems with YouTube Music

There are also issues with YouTube Music – users are unable to play tracks or access playlists.

Global nature of the outages

The situation is global in nature. In the United States, preliminary data shows that more than 200,000 people cannot access YouTube and its YouTube Music service.

The causes of the outage may be difficulties with server infrastructure or technical work being conducted on the platform.

Users express dissatisfaction

On social media, people are actively expressing their dissatisfaction regarding this issue. At the same time, in Ukraine, as of 03:30, there have been no recorded problems with access to the platform.

Blocking channels of pro-Russian propagandists

YouTube has blocked the channels of Arestovich and other sanctioned individuals

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These problems indicate that YouTube is currently facing significant challenges in ensuring the stability of its platform. Users express outrage over the unexpected outages, especially considering the platform is an important tool for communication and entertainment.

At the same time, the blocking of pro-Russian propaganda channels indicates the platform's active policy regarding misinformation. This means that YouTube remains in the spotlight not only in the context of technical problems but also regarding its role in the information war.