A mobile internet shutdown in the Moscow region, in effect since 7 March 2026, is likely intended by the Russian state to disrupt Ukrainian attacks with uncrewed aerial systems. The shutdown has had a significant effect on e-commerce and access to a wide variety of e-services. This has led to an increase in sales of paper maps and pagers. Even websites whitelisted by the Kremlin have been difficult to access. The Kremlin has only given scant details of reason for the shutdown, stating that