Ulyanovsk Region Shuts Down Mobile Internet: Reasons and Consequences.

According to inkorr.com: The authorities of the Ulyanovsk region have made an unusual decision - to disconnect mobile internet during the war in Ukraine. This is a unique case where access to the internet in Russia is linked to military conflicts.

As reported by The Moscow Times, the Minister of Digital Development of the Ulyanovsk region stated that this decision was made at the request of the federal center for national security, and local authorities cannot overturn it. As a result, residents have found themselves in information isolation for an indefinite period.

Reasons for Restrictions and Their Consequences

Officials explained that this decision is related to the expansion of the 'security zone' around strategic facilities. However, according to the minister, not only specialized facilities but also residential buildings, institutions, and offices have been affected by the shutdown.

Previously, mobile internet was temporarily disconnected in over 50 regions during drone attacks, but now these restrictions have become permanent. Local residents are advised to use only the 'white list' of allowed services, which includes government-controlled resources such as 'Gosuslugi', 'Yandex', 'VKontakte', and Wildberries, as well as public Wi-Fi hotspots. These measures are aimed at protecting facilities and controlling the information space, isolating citizens from alternative views.

Thus, the decision of the Ulyanovsk region to disconnect mobile internet is a consequence of the exacerbation of threats to the security of infrastructure and the controllability of the information space in the region, which may significantly impact the lives of local residents.