March 19, 2026

“Roskomnadzor should be put on trial”: Belgorod governor voices locals’ complaints over internet shutdowns, says they have led to deaths

People in border areas of Russia’s Belgorod Region “quite often” die because of a lack of mobile internet, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said during a recent live social media broadcast, according to a report by the Telegram channel Govorit NeMoskva

“Roskomnadzor should be put on trial”: Belgorod governor voices locals’ complaints over internet shutdowns, says they have led to deaths

TL;DR

  • Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated that mobile internet shutdowns in border areas have led to deaths.
  • Residents are angered by the shutdowns, blaming Roskomnadzor and arguing that they do not prevent drone attacks.
  • Gladkov agreed with the residents' outrage and highlighted the danger of lacking information in frontline regions.
  • Authorities are in talks with Moscow to find a compromise solution, despite the difficulty.
  • Internet and communication shutdowns are becoming common in Russia, cited as a measure against Ukrainian drone attacks.
  • Moscow has also experienced extended shutdowns, impacting businesses and leading residents to use walkie-talkies and wired internet.
  • Belgorod, a frontline region, has suffered retaliatory strikes affecting infrastructure and causing displacement.

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