Russia- Ukraine War's impact in the Internet of Ukraine and Russia
Russia- Ukraine War’s impact on Ukraine’s Internet connectivity and the current status of Ukraine are not good.
Russian Tanks and missiles have deteriorated the roads and internet wires in the country.
Highlights
- Giga Trans is showing a drop of 20% of its normal level.
- Elon Musk offered satellite broadband help to Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister asked the big techy to join the War.
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Russia and Ukraine both are fighting but for different objectives, as Ukraine is fighting to defend its lands, citizens, and existence of a democratic nation whereas Russia is fighting for the invasion of Ukraine to satisfy its eagerness.
War deteriorated the developments of the nation and similarly, the internet technology of Ukraine is at its weak point and as per the report of NetBlocks with connectivity of Ukraine’s main internet provider GigaTrans dropped the internet connection below 20% from the normal level.
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Just after the connection of Ukraine seems weak, Elon Musk has given its internet providing services with its Starlink. He immediately made Starlink active in the country. On Monday, Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transportation has confirmed the support of internet services and said we have received crucial terminals required for the system to work.
NetBlocks said “There is truly no silver bullet for staying connected in a crisis,”
As soon as Russia invades Ukraine, its Internet Technology seems to be at loss, and the giant social media sites like Facebook Owner Meta, Twitter, and Instagram can also help to reduce the circulation of Russian news channels like Sputnik and others.
The deputy Prime minister of Ukraine appealed to all the Big Techy to involve in the war. He also said that these days the war can only be stopped with the help of technology.
He said “We need your support,” here the word your support means all the giant techy accessible to every part of the world.