Mobile internet outages in the Rostov region will become regular.

Local authorities explained that this was for safety reasons. Modern drones rely on cellular base station signals to navigate to targets, and reduced mobile internet speeds would reduce their effectiveness.

Voice and SMS services will remain available, however, as operators are already reconfiguring their equipment. All ATMs and payment terminals will be required to switch to landline service, and cash payment access will be checked in shopping centers and stores.

The authorities also stated that in Rostov region There are plans to create free Wi-Fi hotspots and introduce WiMAX technology (the same as Wi-Fi, but covering larger areas).

"We've gotten used to living in the internet age. Without it, taxis and delivery services don't work, and you can't pay everywhere. The inconveniences are certainly significant. On the one hand, said acting governor Yuri Slyusar. “But on the other hand, the issue of residents’ safety is an absolute priority.”

"It's amazing that the internet was jammed in Izhevsk for two weeks, but that didn't stop the drones from hitting the Kupol. Why would that be?" — Rostov residents comment.