Russian Travelers Hit by 24‑Hour Mobile Internet Blackout
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 18, 2025, 18:38 IST | Updated: Nov 18, 2025, 18:38 IST
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Foreign travelers arriving in Russia are now facing a 24-hour blackout of mobile internet and SMS on their SIM cards.
The temporary “cooling-off period” has been introduced by Russian authorities — officially to prevent the misuse of SIM cards in drone operations.
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