⚠️ Confirmed: A nation-scale power outage has knocked out internet connectivity across much of #Chile; network data show national connectivity at 25% of ordinary levels, with services including public transport affected by an energy transmission failure in Norte Chico #CorteDeLuz

⚠️ Update: #Chile is seeing a partial recovery in internet connectivity following a nationwide power outage; authorities imposed a night curfew, deployed the army and declared a state of emergency after the blackout #SinLuz

ℹ️ Note: Reddit is experiencing international outages; incident is not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #RedditDown

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show Korek Telecom has been disconnected across much of Iraq as the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) cuts service over unpaid debts; the Erbil-based company's owners claim the decision is politically motivated, calling on the UN to intervene

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in Odesa, Ukraine; the incident comes as Russia launches a major drone attack on civil and energy infrastructure despite reported peace negotiations, with impacts attributed to physical damage and emergency shutdowns

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Pikeville, Kentucky; the incident comes amid power outages due to deadly flash flooding and heavy rains that have cut off of thousands 📉 #KYwx

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in Sri Lanka corresponding to major a power outage. The incident is attributed to a monkey coming into contact with the grid transformer at the Panadura substation per Energy Minister Jayakody 🐒📉

ℹ️ Note: Network data show a moderate decline in internet connectivity in Latvia and Estonia as a group of Baltic states initiate their transition from Russia's power grid to the EU three decades after leaving the Soviet Union; the procedure is expected to be completed on Sunday

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the Google Play Store is now restricted in DR Congo in an apparent bid to stop users downloading VPN apps to bypass restrictions targeting X and TikTok; the incident comes amid unrest, the burning of embassies, and a rebel occupation in the east #RDC

ℹ️ Note: The website of USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, has been made unavailable globally with the DNS server issuing NXDOMAIN; the incident comes amid reports that the new administration intends to move the institution under the State Department

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show an ongoing disruption to connectivity at the Goma internet exchange in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo; the incident comes amidst a major military escalation with neighboring Rwanda as authorities present measures to "counter Rwandan propaganda"

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a multi-hour national disruption to internet connectivity in #Syria; the Ministry of Communications has identified "sabotage by remnants of the Assad regime" and the cutting of fiber links as the cause of the outage, which has since been resolved

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant decline in internet connectivity across much of Ireland amid widespread power outages due to #StormÉowyn which experts have called the "storm of the century"

ℹ Note: Social media platform TikTok has deactivated its own service in the US after a ruling by the Supreme Court on Friday upholding a nationwide ban; there are no indications of widespread network level restrictions imposed by internet providers at the present time #TikTokBan

ℹ️ Update: Analysis of App Store data shows that the TikTok app has now also been delisted in the US, with the country joining a small set of countries including Afghanistan, China, and India where it is unavailable for download.

ℹ️ Note: Reddit is experiencing international outages; incident is not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #RedditDown

ℹ Confirmed: Traffic data show a brief disruption to mobile internet service in #Russia corroborating reports of an outage; the incident is consistent with a glitch in the national content filtering mechanism

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show messaging app Telegram is now disrupted in Venezuela, corroborating user reports of issues accessing the service; the incident comes as Nicolas Maduro is sworn in for a third presidential term, a move identified by the opposition as a coup #10Ene

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in parts of Maui, Hawaii after severe thunderstorms bring down power lines; supplier Hawaiian Electric says damage assessments and line inspections are underway 📉 #HIwx

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in parts of California including Pasadena and Calabasas as a wildfire spreads around Los Angeles and authorities issue mandatory evacuation orders #PalisadesFire

⚠️ Update: Live metrics show an accelerating loss of internet connectivity in parts of California impacted by two wildfires as a state of emergency is declared. As of 10 p.m. local, some areas have fallen largely offline while impacts are now also discernible in Los Angeles

⚠️ Update: Live metrics indicate that Pasadena, CA remains largely disconnected from the internet amid widespread power outages due to wildfires and high winds; the telecoms disruptions are likely to impact aid efforts and prevent loved ones from contacting each other #EatonFire

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that TikTok is being disrupted in Venezuela, following a pattern of daily multi-hour restrictions from midnight; the measure comes at the end of an eight-day deadline issued by Venezuela's Supreme Court for TikTok to appoint a local representative #8Ene

ℹ️ Confirmed: Metrics show that connectivity has collapsed on Russian internet operator Nodex, as the company reports a cyberattack from Ukraine resulting the destruction of its networks; the incident affecting fixed-line and mobile services is ongoing 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant decline in internet connectivity across Puerto Rico as the island experiences a widespread power outage, leaving residents worried about spending New Year's Eve in the dark 🔌📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in multiple regions of #Ukraine, as authorities impose emergency power shutdowns amid Russian shelling targeting energy infrastructure on Christmas Day 🔌📉

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 in 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 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Mayotte has fallen to 14% of ordinary levels in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the worst to hit the French Indian Ocean territory since 1934; the incident corresponds to reports of devastating damage to infrastructure

⚠ 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

⚠️ Update: 64 hours after Cyclone Chido tears through #Mayotte, internet connectivity continues to flatline at just 16% of ordinary levels; the telecoms outages are likely to impact search, rescue and aid efforts and prevent loved ones from contacting each other 📉

⚠️ 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 📉

ℹ️ Note: Meta platforms including Instagram and Facebook are currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #InstagramDown #FacebookDown

⚠️ 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

⚠️ 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

⚠️ 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: 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

Bravo for getting your first national restriction. It won’t be your last but it also means you are doing something right!

ℹ️ Note: Reddit is experiencing international outages; incident is not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #RedditDown

i spent days without power in redmond after a similar storm back in december 2006. it was challenging as both heating and stove was electricity based. traffic lights weren't working. shops were closed. i hope my seattleites get their power back soon.

⚠️ 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

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.

Bluesky is now big enough to be the target of government crackdowns

⚠️ 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 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in Odesa, #Ukraine, as authorities impose emergency power shutdowns after Russian shelling targeting energy infrastructure overnight 🔌📉

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🗓 Five years ago today, #Iran began to shut down the internet to silence protesters calling for human rights and freedom; in the darkness of an information blackout, thousands were killed by security forces — the true extent of casualties could not be recorded 📉 #IranProtests

great to have Netblocks here 👏. Follow them for tracking internet shutdowns and throttling across authoritarian countries.

ℹ️ Note: Social media platform Bluesky is currently experiencing outages amidst an influx of users dissatisfied by X (formerly Twitter); incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #BlueskyDown

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that Telegram has been restricted in #Kenya, corroborating user reports of disruption; the measure comes as students sit KCSE exams and is consistent with past restrictions of Telegram observed in the country as a measure to limit cheating during exams

⚠️ Confirmed: Analysis of network data indicates a decline in internet traffic in #Cuba as Hurricane Rafael hits the island, with strong winds leading to a "shutdown of the national electricity grid" per Union Eléctrica; the incident comes just weeks after October's blackouts

⚠️ Update: Traffic data indicate #Mozambique is now in the second day of curfew-style mobile internet blackouts. The shutdown follows protests over disputed election results, and is the latest in a series of mass-censorship measures imposed by the government 📵

⚠️ Update: Traffic data show #Mozambique has emerged from a third day of curfew-style mobile internet blackouts. However, social media platforms remain restricted as authorities continue to impose measures to curtail protests over disputed election results

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show restrictions to social media and messaging platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in #Mozambique; the incident follows mobile data disruptions last week and comes as protesters prepare to hit the streets over disputed election results

⚠️ Update: Metrics show that social media restrictions are ongoing in #Mozambique following multiple instances of more comprehensive mobile internet shutdowns, the most recent of which came into place yesterday; the measures come amid protests over disputed election results

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show multiple social media platforms have been restricted in #Mauritius; the incident comes as authorities order ISPs to suspend access until after elections later this month, on grounds of national security after the leaking of "certain" audio clips

⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in parts of Kharkiv, Ukraine; the incident comes amid reports of power outages in the Saltivka district as a deadly Russian airstrike hits a nine-storey residential building 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: A significant decline in internet connectivity has been registered in Valencia, Spain, as storm DANA sweeps the region resulting in widespread power outages and damage to infrastructure 📉🔌

⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity remains highly impacted by the DANA storm event in and around Valencia, Spain, with a 'tsunami-like' deluge leaving almost a hundred dead while devasting the region's infrastructure

ℹ️ Confirmed: Metrics corroborate the IT Army of Ukraine group's claim of a successful denial of service attack on Russia hosting provider Masterhost, a key player in Russia's digital ecosystem, sending the company's infrastructure offline for two days

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a widespread disruption to internet connectivity in #Guadeloupe after striking energy workers trigger an emergency shutdown at Pointe Jarry EDF-PEI thermal power plant; authorities say they are requisitioning staff to force the facility's reopening

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a disruption to mobile internet traffic in #Mozambique amid protests after the results of presidential elections held earlier this month are announced; the incident is likely to limit coverage of events on the ground 📵

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok have been restricted in #Turkey; the incident comes as authorities impose a broadcast ban over today's deadly attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries' headquarters in Ankara

ℹ️ Update: Metrics show access to major social media platforms has been restored in Turkey this morning; services were restricted after yesterday's deadly attack on a key Ankara aerospace firm, following an established pattern of mass-censorship during national security incidents

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant decline in internet traffic in Cuba; the incident is attributed a power outage due to the shutdown of Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant per the Ministry of Energy ⚡️

⚠️ Update: Network data show that #Cuba remains largely offline as the island experiences a second nationwide power outage; authorities have struggled to restore power after Friday's blackout, with the Prime Minister warning of an energy crisis that has paralyzed the economy 📉

⚠️ Update: Metrics show that internet traffic in #Cuba remains diminished as power cuts continue with a third collapse of the power grid; the incident comes as Hurricane Oscar approaches the island, complicating emergency response plans 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrcis show significant declines in internet connectivity across multiple states of #Venezuela; Energy Minister Jorge Márquez has attributed the incident to a "terrorist attack" by those who want to harm the country 🔌 #16Oct #SinLuz

ℹ️ Confirmed: Real-time metrics show US internet provider Verizon (AS701) is currently experiencing a widespread outage in New York with high impact to NYC, Queens, The Bronx and Brooklyn; the operator has not issued an explanation 📉 #verizonoutage

ℹ Update: Many internet users in New York have been knocked offline as operator Verizon (AS701) experiences new outages; the disruption marks the second day in a row of widescale disruptions affecting the company's subscribers 📉 #VerizonOutage

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a nation-scale disruption to internet service in #Chad; The incident is attributed to a problem with the upstream per operators 📉 #Tchad

⚠️Confirmed: Metrics show South #Florida is now experiencing significant internet disruptions with high impact to Vero Beach as tornadoes touch down ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall🌪️📉

ℹ Update: Metrics show a modest recovery in internet connectivity in #Florida as the eye of Hurricane Milton has moved out of the state; overall service remains significantly below previous levels with more than three million homes remaining cut off from the rest of the world

ℹ Update: #Florida is seeing a moderate recovery in internet connectivity after Hurricane Milton's landfall, with the storm's impact having significantly exceeded that of Hurricane Helene a fortnight earlier; real-time metrics show connectivity now at 78% of ordinary levels

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show messaging platform Discord is now restricted in #Turkey; the measure, implemented by regulator ICTA, follows heated debate over blackmail, doxxing, and bullying coordinated via the company's servers; Discord was also banned in Russia earlier today

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show messaging platform Discord has been restricted on multiple internet providers in #Russia; the measure comes as telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor announces that the service is in violation of Russian laws relating to "terrorist and extremist" content

ℹ️ Confirmed: Metrics show losses of internet connectivity on multiple networks in #Lebanon corresponding to Israeli airstrikes since Sep 23, compounding the decline in overall usage as residents flee homes; similar patterns were observed in Gaza after the 7 October Hamas attacks one year ago today

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show disruptions to internet connectivity in Pakistan with high impact to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Raw­al­pindi and Islamabad; the incident comes as opposition party PTI organizes rallies calling for the release of political prisoner and former PM Imran Khan

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that internet connectivity has declined in the tourist city of Chiang Mai, #Thailand due to floods caused by extreme rainfall; The same region was impacted by heavy rains two weeks earlier ⛈📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Sumy, #Ukraine as authorities implement emergency power shutdowns due to heavy Russian shelling; network data indicate connectivity at 48% of previous levels ⚡️📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show internet connectivity is in decline across southwest Florida as Hurricane Helene, now a Category 4 storm, approaches anticipated landfall south of Tallahassee; the incident comes amid widespread power outages during a heavy storm surge ⛈📉 #FLwx

⚠️ Update: Widespread internet disruptions are registering in multiple Southeastern and Midwestern US states with high impact to South Carolina as Tropical Storm Helene continues to move inland; flash floods and landslides are reported, leaving millions without power 🌀📉

ℹ Update: Coastal Southeast US states are seeing a modest recovery in internet connectivity following widespread power outages during Hurricane Helene's landfall; overall service remains significantly below previous levels with the Carolinas remaining highly impacted 🌀

⚠️ Confirmed: Internet outages have been registered in southeast #Mexico with high impact to Quintana Roo corresponding to power cuts as Tropical Storm Helene skirts Cancun, heading towards Florida as a Category 1 hurricane ⚡

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in #Mexico with high impact to Guerrero as Hurricane John makes landfall east of Acapulco as a Category 3 hurricane 🌀📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show new declines in internet connectivity across multiple provinces of #Ecuador as authorities impose a cycle of 9-hour blackouts for a second time in order to protect water resources amidst severe drought 🔌

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in parts of #Ecuador; the incident is attributed to power outages as authorities impose a cycle of 8-hour nightly blackouts for grid maintenance after hydroelectric production is impacted by drought 🔌 #apagón

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in southwest regions of #Poland including the historic town of Klodzko as deadly Storm Boris wreaks havoc in Central Europe; the losses in service are attributed to power cuts amid heavy flooding 🌀📈

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a disruption to Telegram backend and frontend services in #ElSalvador; the incident comes on the country's national Independence Day and follows a pattern previously observed on presidential inauguration day

ℹ️ Confirmed: An internet outage has been registered on #Gambia's leading internet provider Gamtel; the operator reports that it is experiencing a cable cut near Serekunda exchange towards Banjul 📉

ℹ Confirmed: Metrics show a nation-scale disruption to internet service in #Senegal with connectivity registering at 8% of ordinary levels; the incident is attributed to widespread power outages with Senelec reporting distribution failures after an incident at Hann Substation 🔌

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in #Louisina with high impact to Houma as Category 2 Hurricane Francine makes landfall, resulting in damage to infrastructure and power outages 🌀📉 #LAwx

ℹ️ Update: Network data show internet connectivity levels are continuing to fall in #Louisiana as more residents lose power in New Orleans and Baton Rouge after Hurricane Francine makes landfall  🌩

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in the #Gaza Strip in the southern governorates for the first time in months as operators report issues due to "ongoing aggression"; overall service remains significantly below pre-war levels

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant disruption to internet service across much of #Ecuador with national connectivity down to 40% of ordinary levels; the incident is attributed to a fault in the Molino power substation per CENACE 🔌#sinluz #apagón

⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a significant decline in internet connectivity in #Vietnam's northern provinces including Hanoi, with high impact to Hai Phong and Quang Ninh amid power cuts due to strong winds as deadly Super Typhoon #Yagi makes landfall  🌀

⚠️Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in Haikou, #China as Typhoon #Yagi makes landfall on Hainan Island this afternoon; the incident comes amid widening power outages due to heavy rain and strong winds🌀📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show #Brazil's leading ISPs are now enforcing the Supreme Court's order to ban X (formerly Twitter); the order follows X's refusal to censor accounts associated with the previous administration and political right, and its refusal to appoint a representative