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Rumors of a new partial mobilization in Russia this autumn are causing concern among Moscow residents, who are preparing in various ways despite official silence. Russian correspondent Mika Hentunen provides an analysis of the situation.
Residents in Moscow are experiencing growing unease and panic following recent drone attacks on the city. The incidents have heightened concerns about security and the ongoing conflict.
A major oil refinery in Moscow sustained significant damage after being hit by two drone attacks, with reports suggesting Ukraine used a new weapon. Following the incident, Russia threatened large-scale retaliatory strikes against Ukraine.
Residents of Moscow expressed deep shock and fear after recent Ukrainian drone attacks brought the conflict directly to the capital region, the seat of the Kremlin’s power.
Residents in several Moscow neighborhoods received notifications warning of impending mobile internet restrictions, citing "security purposes."
Residents in Moscow are increasingly relying on walkie-talkies and paper street maps as internet connections become scarce due to government restrictions and reduced data transfer speeds.
Moscow residents are experiencing significant difficulties due to week-long mobile internet outages, affecting daily life, banking transactions, and raising fears of further communication restrictions by authorities.
Moscow residents are facing severe fuel shortages, with drivers spending entire days searching for gas and waiting in long queues.
A major oil refinery near Moscow was struck by Ukrainian drones, leading to reports from residents of 'black rain' falling on the city. While the Kremlin denied the black rain and claimed air defenses worked well, the attack brought the conflict directly to the Russian capital.
Residents in Moscow have reported black rain following a major Ukrainian drone attack that struck an oil refinery and a shopping center southeast of the Russian capital. Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones were involved in the assault, causing significant fires.
The Russia-Ukraine war is entering a new phase, characterized by a parity in long-range attacks, a domain previously dominated by Russia. Moscow residents are reportedly facing a 'new reality' as a result.
Moscow residents are learning to live without mobile internet as authorities repeatedly shut it down, ostensibly for security reasons, forcing citizens to revert to older habits in their previously fully digitalized daily lives.
Moscow residents, including entrepreneurs and students, are frustrated by internet outages and restrictions on messaging apps, which authorities attribute to security reasons.
Residents in Moscow are reportedly resorting to pagers and printed maps as Russia implements an internet 'whitelist', restricting online access.
Mobile carriers have started to warn Moscow residents about potential disruptions to internet services in the city.
Following a Ukrainian drone attack on a refinery near Moscow, residents have reported black rain, with photos on social media showing dark stains on clothing from the raindrops.
Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting Russia to threaten massive retaliatory strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow would burn if Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
Moscow residents have experienced multiple internet outages, which the Kremlin attributes to security threats. Many Russians, however, view these measures as part of the government's tightening grip on information and control.
Moscow residents have been suffering from mass mobile internet unavailability for over a week, leading to significant disruptions in daily and business life and raising fears about the extent of Putin's government control.
Moscow authorities have implemented a 'whitelist' system for internet access during mobile internet outages, allowing access only to specific websites, leading residents to use pagers and printed maps.
The Kremlin has stated it is restricting mobile internet access for security reasons, with a spokesperson confirming compliance with current legislation, though Moscow residents have expressed discontent, finding the idea itself unpleasant.