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NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a near-total loss of internet connectivity across the South Pacific Ocean island state of #Vanuatu after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast; the country's social media accounts and websites fell largely silent following…
⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity in #Vanuatu remains heavily diminished some 48 hours after Tuesday's earthquake; live metrics show a gradual rise to 16% of ordinary connectivity levels, with vital communications links being reestablished as rescuers search for survivors
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Mayotte has fallen to 14% of ordinary levels in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the worst cyclone to hit the French Indian Ocean territory since 1934; the outages correspond to reports of devastating damage…
⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity in the French archipelago of #Mayotte remains at a quarter of ordinary levels four days after Cyclone Chido knocked out power and telecoms, with the lack of communications continuing to present a challenge to the rescue and aid supply effort.
ℹ️ Confirmed: Network data show a major reduction in internet connectivity across much of Kenya corresponding to a widespread power outage reported by Kenya Power; metrics indicate neighbouring Tanzania has also been impacted
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a near-total loss of internet connectivity across the South Pacific Ocean island state of #Vanuatu after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast; the country's social media accounts and websites fell largely silent following the incident 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Mayotte has fallen to 14% of ordinary levels in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the worst cyclone to hit the French Indian Ocean territory since 1934; the outages correspond to reports of devastating damage…
⚠️ Update: 64 hours after Cyclone Chido tears through #Mayotte, internet connectivity continues to flatline at just 16% of ordinary levels; the telecoms disruptions are likely to impact search, rescue and aid efforts and prevent loved ones from contacting each other 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Mayotte has fallen to 14% of ordinary levels in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the worst cyclone to hit the French Indian Ocean territory since 1934; the outages correspond to reports of devastating damage…
⚠️ Update: #Mayotte has now been almost entirely offline for over 36 hours with national internet connectivity remaining at just 16% of ordinary levels; the incident comes amidst reports of hundreds of casualties in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Mayotte has fallen to 14% of ordinary levels in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the worst cyclone to hit the French Indian Ocean territory since 1934; the outages correspond to reports of devastating damage…
⚠️ Update: Network data show northern #Mozambique has fallen largely offline after Cyclone Chido makes landfall in Cabo Delgado province, as heavy rains and winds damage energy and power telecoms infrastructure 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Mayotte has fallen to 14% of ordinary levels in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the worst cyclone to hit the French Indian Ocean territory since 1934; the outages correspond to reports of devastating damage to infrastructure
⚠️ Note: Internet connectivity in #Syria remains below ordinary levels after a series of partial telecoms disruptions and power cuts during the last days of the Assad regime; service is so far largely sustained in Damascus, while Hama and Homs have been heavily impacted 📉
ℹ️ Note: Metrics show the disruption and restoration of connectivity in Dagestan, #Russia, following what telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor has described as a trial of its capacity to disable access to the foreign internet in a specific region; incident duration ~24 hours
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in multiple regions of #Ukraine; the incident comes as Russia launches a massive missile-drone attack on the Ukrainian energy system with impacts attributed to physical damage as well…
⚠️ Update: Metrics show further declines in internet connectivity corresponding to power cuts in Mykolaiv and Kherson after Russia's attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure earlier today; President Putin has since threatened to target Kyiv using its new Oreshnik ballistic missile
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in multiple regions of #Ukraine; the incident comes as Russia launches a massive missile-drone attack on the Ukrainian energy system with impacts attributed to physical damage as well as emergency shutdowns
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Ternopil, #Ukraine, following reported Russian UAV attacks targeting energy infrastructure 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show WhatsApp backends have been restricted in #Pakistan corroborating reports of media sharing issues; the measure comes as authorities tighten security ahead of protests planned by opposition party PTI calling for the release of former PM Imran Khan
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a sharp decline in internet connectivity across parts of Washington State, USA, with Kirkland, Redmond, and Renton among the hardest hit. The incident is linked to widespread power outages caused by a 'bomb cyclone' bringing hurricane…
ℹ The storm has also impacted southwest British Columbia, Canada, causing disruptions in internet connectivity across Vancouver Island. Hurricane-force winds have torn down power and telecoms lines, leaving 150,000 residents without power, with outages persisting in many areas.
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a sharp decline in internet connectivity across parts of Washington State, USA, with Kirkland, Redmond, and Renton among the hardest hit. The incident is linked to widespread power outages caused by a 'bomb cyclone' bringing hurricane-force winds
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show social media platform Bluesky, a popular X alternative, has been restricted in Pakistan, corroborating user reports of issues accessing the service; Pakistan has imposed a growing number of social media platform bans and is also targeting VPN services
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in #Ukraine with national connectivity now down to 85% of ordinary levels; the incident comes as authorities impose two schedules of power shutdowns amidst an intense missile and drone bombardment by Russia
⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Sumy, #Ukraine, amid reports of Russian attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure 📉
