Smolensk Region Limits Mobile Internet Citing Ongoing Drone Threat

The governor framed the step as a safety measure with no timeline for restoration.

Overview

Governor Vasily Anokhin announced the restriction on his Telegram channel on December 10.
Officials cited an active risk from unmanned aerial vehicles as the reason for the limitation.
The measure is described as temporary but remains in place for an unspecified duration.
Authorities did not specify which mobile operators or areas are affected.
RIA Novosti relayed the announcement, which offered no criteria for lifting the curbs.