On May 5, mobile internet shutdowns are expected in Russia due to Victory Day, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked Cheboksary, and Russia retaliated with strikes on Ukraine, resulting in numerous casualties. Additionally, there are reports of the confiscation of billionaire Vadim Moshkovich's business and a 12.5-year prison sentence for two scientists for treason.

On May 5, mobile internet shutdowns are expected in Russia due to Victory Day, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked Cheboksary, and Russia retaliated with strikes on Ukraine, resulting in numerous casualties. Additionally, there are reports of the confiscation of billionaire Vadim Moshkovich's business and a 12.5-year prison sentence for two scientists for treason.

@meduzalive 05 May 2026, 21:42

Delivery services in Moscow and St. Petersburg warn of delays due to communication disruptions, advising users to connect to home Wi-Fi for faster service.

@ostorozhno_novosti 05 May 2026, 16:35

Telecommunication operators and Sberbank announced temporary mobile internet outages in over 40 regions of Russia due to Victory Day celebrations from May 5 to May 9.

@meduzalive 05 May 2026, 16:04

From May 5 to 9, residents of at least 40 regions of Russia, from Kamchatka to Kaliningrad, received notifications about mobile internet outages.

@varlamov_news 05 May 2026, 14:39

Residents of 40 regions in Russia received warnings about temporary mobile internet restrictions from May 5 to May 9, which may also affect SMS sending and ATM usage.

@meduzalive 05 May 2026, 14:33

Due to internet outages on May 5, travel agents were unable to pay for booked trips as residents of several regions did not receive SMS confirmation codes from banks.

@ostorozhno_novosti 05 May 2026, 14:15

From May 5 to 9, mobile internet restrictions may occur in Moscow due to holiday events, as warned by communication operators to their subscribers.

@mash 05 May 2026, 13:22

Due to disruptions in mobile communication and internet, stores and services in Moscow are asking customers to pay in cash as banking terminals are not functioning.

@ostorozhno_novosti 05 May 2026, 13:12

On May 5, mobile internet disruptions are observed in Moscow and St. Petersburg amid preparations for Victory Day celebrations, complicating the use of communication services and payments.

@meduzalive 05 May 2026, 12:06

Due to the shutdown of mobile internet and communication in some Russian cities, it is advisable to prepare in advance by downloading essential offline applications.

@meduzalive 05 May 2026, 10:36