⚠️ Confirmed: A series of attacks on #Ukraine today combining cruise missiles, S300s and drones by Russia have impacted energy and internet infrastructure, alongside emergency shutdowns; metrics show localized reductions in connectivity 📉

📰 Background: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-as-russia-moves-in-on-ukraine-W80p4k8K

⚠️ Update: Metrics confirm that YouTube has now also been restricted in #Ethiopia. The incident comes as authorities cut access to social media amid protests and deaths over an apparent state attempt to divide the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/social-media-and-messaging-apps-restricted-in-ethiopia-amid-religious-tensions-DA3RJz8W

⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show disruptions to internet connectivity in New Zealand as Cyclone #Gabrielle approaches, with heavy rain and strong winds causing widening power outages in North Island 🌀📉

⚠️ Update: Live network data show a significant decline in internet connectivity in parts of New Zealand as #CycloneGabrielle causes widespread power outages; authorities have declared a state of emergency with evacuations ongoing 🌀📉

⚠️ Update: Live network data show the ongoing impact of #CycloneGabrielle on New Zealand, with connectivity in Gisborne at 5% of ordinary levels; the district is amongst the worst hit with no power, water or fuel and emergency messages being distributed via newspaper 🌀📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show social audio platform Clubhouse is restricted on multiple internet providers in #Tanzania; the platform has been frequently used by activists and the diaspora

ℹ️ Confirmed: Twitter is experiencing international outages for some users; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown

ℹ️ Update: Metrics show access to the Clubhouse social streaming platform is being restored in #Tanzania a day after being made unavailable. The platform, popular with the diaspora and activists, had been used for commentary on state activities.

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger have been restricted in #Suriname on government-owned internet operator Telesur amid protests over the cost of living and the storming of parliament in Paramaribo

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/social-media-restricted-in-suriname-amid-cost-of-living-protests-QAdPQNAl

ℹ️ Confirmed: Twitter is experiencing international outages for some users; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown

⚠️ Confirmed: Internet has been cut in #Anguilla since yesterday morning local time after a subsea fiber cable supplying the territory was damaged by ships' anchors; the incident also impacts fixed and cellular networks, leaving many out of touch with the rest of the world 📉

ℹ️ Update: Internet access has been restored in #Anguilla after subsea fiber cables were damaged by ships' anchors, cutting off cellular and fixed-line services for over two days 📈

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that access to Turkish social media platform Eksi Sozluk has been restricted on multiple internet providers in #Turkey; regulatory body ICTA/BTK has reported the restriction but has not published a reason for the measure

⚠️ Confirmed: An ice and snow storm has disrupted internet connectivity in #Michigan, downing power and telecommunication lines, leaving hundreds of thousands of subscribers cut off ❄️

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Zahedan, #Iran; the incident comes amid a growing security presence during Friday protests over the #ZahedanMassacre

⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a significant decline in connectivity in Odesa, #Ukraine corresponding to emergency power shutdowns instated by authorities due to an energy consumption overload 📉

ℹ️ Confirmed: Internet provider Cogeco is experiencing a significant outage in #Milton, Ontario, Canada; metrics show connectivity at 15% of ordinary levels corroborating user reports of a service disruption 📉

ℹ️ Confirmed: #Venezula's state-run internet provider ABA CANTV has been impacted by infrastructure outages; the incident is ongoing and continues to affect users 📉 #SinInternet #28Feb

ℹ️ Note: Twitter has been experiencing international outages for many users; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Zahedan, #Iran; the incident follows a pattern of network blackouts targeting continued Friday protests over the #ZahedanMassacre

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that US states Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee are experiencing considerable internet disruptions, while parts of Michigan are again offline, amid a spate of storms and tornadoes affecting many subscribers 🌪️📉