Mobile Internet Chaos in Krasnodar
A Mysterious Internet Blackout
Internet Disruption in Krasnodar, Distributed Denial of Service Attacks in Siberia and Russian Railways - events unfolding on June 12
On the 12th of June, baffling mobile internet outages have hit residents in Krasnodar, Russia. The origins of this disruption remain a riddle, with speculations pointing towards possible enhanced security measures for the upcoming Russia Day events [1][2].
- My mobile internet is completley dead, even WhatsApp messages wont go through, - a concerned citizen of central Krasnodar grumbled.
- What's going on with the internet? I can't get Beeline to load, is this a universal issue? - another resident from Rostov Highway inquired.
Residents across the city, even in the tiniest villages, are questioning the same baffling questions. Similar complaints have been reaching from all quarters of the city.
According to Sboi.ru, complaints against MTS have been registered in numerous regions of Russia (data collected in the past three hours): Tyumen - 17%, Khanty-Mansi AO - 16%, Kurgan Oblast - 12%, Krasnodar Krai - 11% [1].
Complaints against Tele2 have inundated Moscow - 20% and Krasnodar Krai - 18% [1]. For MegaFon, reports are pouring in from Tyumen - 24%, Krasnodar Krai - 15%, and Moscow - 15%. Bilayn, another provider, has garnered complaints from Moscow - 17% and Krasnodar Krai - 15% [1].
A massive DDoS Attack Hits Siberia
In the wee hours of Thursday, the largest Krasnoyarsk provider, "Oriontelecom", faced an intense Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The company announced this through their Telegram channel. Unidentified individuals swarmed their network infrastructure by overwhelming the servers with a surfeit of requests, causing clients to temporarily lose internet, TV, and mobile connectivity [1].
- We are damming the malicious traffic and reinforcing protection, but restoring service may take a while, - the company elucidated [1].
A return to normalcy is expected by the end of the day [1].
DDoS Attack Targets RZD
- Our website and mobile app have been targeted by a DDoS attack. There might be disruptions throughout the day. Our experts are laboring to restore the website and app functionality. Ticket sales at stations and terminals are operating as usual, - declared the company in their Telegram channel [1].
Unraveling the Enigma: Possible Ukrainian Connection?
The ongoing outages in mobile internet correspond with recurring internet blackouts in Central Russia, attributable to drone raids by Ukrainian forces. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in both sides engaging in military operations that inadvertently impact civilian infrastructure [2][3]. On May 21, 2025, these disruptions enveloped telecom operators such as MTS, T2, Megafon, and Bilayn in the wider Krasnodar Territory [1][2].
[1] https://blog.tg/ru/nauka_i_technologii/v_rosi_iskljuchilis_soetznickie_providersy_v_vremya_att_na_oriontelecom-rasskazali-sramotnye-fotodochki-poborenaia-dos-atakoi[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/Russia/comments/ge1j7r/krasnoyarsk_was_hit_by_a_ddos_attack_a_few_days/[3] https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ukrainian-armed-drone-attack-damages-moscow-pipeline
- The ongoing mobile internet chaos in Krasnodar might be related to the cybersecurity threats, as recent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have targeted providers such as Oriontelecom and RZD, affecting their internet, TV, and mobile connectivity.
- The general-news outlets report a surge in crime-and-justice related issues, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could potentially be the cause of the recurring internet blackouts in regions like Krasnodar, which may inadvertently impact civilian technology infrastructure.
