Russians Lose Internet Access as Ukrainian Drones Hit Close to Home
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Ukraine's drone strikes near Russian facilities have caused internet outages in Russia, with some users experiencing mobile internet disruptions and others reporting inconsistent connectivity issues.
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Needless to say, Wi-Fi and Ethernet work without issue. Many people flock to cafes for connectivity.
The fix, I would think, would be to ask all the mobile networks to disable connectivity for all users who move at >100mph for a few hours.
That would be spoofing probably