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⚠️ Confirmed: A power outage has knocked out internet connectivity across much of the Dominican Republic with national connectivity at 53% of ordinary levels; the incident is due to a failure in the national electricity transmission system per energy company ETED #apagon
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in the Dominican Republic from November 1, 2025, to November 11, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing the Dominican Republic's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on November 11. The drop in connectivity aligns with a power outage. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 53% and 53%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in the northern #Philippines corresponding to the approach of Super Typhoon Fung-wong's landfall in Luzon; the new incident comes only days after Typhoon Kalmaegi knocks out power and telecom lines #UwanPH
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Philippines from November 4, 2025, to November 8, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in Philippines starting on the evening of November 8. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to Typhoon Fung Wong's passage. The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each city are color-coded. Tagkawayan, Calabarzon (3% / 4%), Majayjay, Calabarzon (12% / 12%), Malabon, Metro Manila (25% / 25%), Dagupan, Ilocos (34% / 34%), Talugtug, Central Luzon (37% / 37%), Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley (41% / 41%), Province of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos (44% / 44%), Caba, Ilocos (47% / 47%), Kawit, Calabarzon (53% / 53%), San Jose, Central Luzon (55% / 56%), Puerto Princesa City, Mimaropa (49% / 56%), Santo Tomas, Calabarzon (58% / 58%), Batangas, Calabarzon (58% / 58%), Marilao, Central Luzon (60% / 60%), Concepcion, Central Luzon (60% / 60%), Hermosa, Central Luzon (63% / 63%), Bocaue, Central Luzon (65% / 65%), Baguio City, Cordillera (70% / 70%), Taal, Calabarzon (70% / 70%), Pasay, Metro Manila (72% / 72%), Santa Ana, Central Luzon (74% / 74%), Floridablanca, Central Luzon (77% / 77%), Cainta, Calabarzon (77% / 77%), Tarlac City, Central Luzon (78% / 78%), San Jose del Monte, Central Luzon (79% / 79%), Tanza, Calabarzon (79% / 79%), Manila, Metro Manila (82% / 82%)
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in #Ukraine with high impact to Poltava, also affecting parts of Kyiv after a series of Russian missile and drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure followed by emergency power shutdowns 🔌📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from November 6, 2025, to November 8, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Ukraine starting on the early morning of November 8. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to drone and missile attacks from Russia. The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Poltava Oblast (37% / 44%), Mykolaiv (62% / 62%), Kharkiv (63% / 69%), Sumy (64% / 70%), Kyiv Oblast (74% / 74%), Kirovohrad Oblast (74% / 77%), Chernihiv (78% / 78%), Odesa (80% / 82%), Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (85% / 85%), Kyiv City (83% / 85%)
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, #Ukraine, after Russian UAV attacks target energy infrastructure, leaving several coal mines cut off. 2595 miners trapped underground due to the power cuts have now been rescued 📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from October 28, 2025, to November 6, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk's connectivity remains lower than normal most of the time period due to scheduled shutdowns, with a sharp drop on the evening of November 6. The drop in connectivity aligns with a drone attack from Russia. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 39% and 46%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a decline in internet connectivity in #Philippines with high impact to Cebu amid power cuts due to strong winds as deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Mimaropa; Grid operator NGCP says it's working to restore power #TinoPH
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Philippines from October 26, 2025, to November 4, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in Philippines starting on November 3. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to Typhoon Kalmaegi's passage. The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Mimaropa (64% / 64%), Western Visayas (65% / 69%), Central Visayas (56% / 73%)
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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⚠️ Update: Live metrics show widespread restrictions to multiple social media and messaging platforms as #Tanzania comes back online after a five-day internet shutdown; the incident continues to limit election transparency and the free flow of information
Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Tanzania in November 3, 2025. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting social media and messaging platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Telegram and Tiktok. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Tigo, Vodacom and Airtel with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%. The disruptions coincide with Wednesday's election measures.
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that messaging app Telegram has been restricted in #Kenya as KCSE school exams are held, following an established pattern of internet censorship measures intended to limit cheating on exam days
Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Kenya in November 3, 2025. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting messaging platform Telegram. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Safericom and Airtel with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%. The disruptions coincide with KCSE school exams measures.
November 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Widespread internet outages have been registered across #Bermuda corresponding to power cuts as Hurricane Melissa skirts the archipelago, with some restoration now observed as power company BELCO says it is working on repairs
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Bermuda from October 28, 2025, to October 31, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Bermuda starting on the early morning of October 31. Partial recovery is now visible. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to Hurricane Melissa's passage. The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Saint George’s Parish (27% / 55%), Devonshire Parish (45% / 71%), Saint George (47% / 75%), Smith’s Parish (21% / 76%), Warwick Parish (53% / 79%), Hamilton (29% / 79%), Hamilton City (57% / 79%), Pembroke Parish (60% / 80%)
October 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nationwide disruption to internet connectivity in #Tanzania on election day, corroborating reports of a digital blackout; the incident comes as Tanzanians vote for a new president and parliament, with both main opposition parties barred
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Tanzania from October 20, 2025, to October 29, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Tanzania's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on October 29. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 8% and 8%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a decline in internet connectivity along the west coast of #Jamaica as Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa approaches the island, with widespread outages reported as winds bring down power lines 📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Jamaica from October 20, 2025, to October 28, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Jamaica starting on October 28. The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Hanover (2% / 2%), Saint Elizabeth (53% / 53%), Trelawny Parish (55% / 55%), Kingston (60% / 60%), Saint Andrew Parish (62% / 63%), Saint James Parish (75% / 75%), Manchester (83% / 86%)
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in Cameroon, also impacting neighbouring countries; the incident may limit coverage of events on the ground amid calls to annul presidential election results as President Biya seeks to extend his 43 years in power
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by country from October 19, 2025, to October 23, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Congo-Brazzaville starting on October 23. The chart has a dark background, and connectivity lines for each country are color-coded. Central African Republic (44% / 44%), Cameroon (57% / 59%), Congo Republic (71% / 72%)
October 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show internet provider Fastweb (AS12874) is experiencing outages in various parts of #Italy including Rome, Milan and Naples; the operator which shares network infrastructure with Vodafone says it is working to resolve the issue 📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider Fastweb (AS12874) in Italy from October 17, 2025, to October 22, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Italy starting on October 22. The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each city are color-coded. Arezzo, Tuscany (64% / 64%), Livorno, Tuscany (66% / 66%), Cerro Maggiore, Lombardy (68% / 68%), Bari, Apulia (70% / 70%), Carinaro, Campania (71% / 71%), Meda, Lombardy (72% / 72%), Acerra, Campania (77% / 77%), Corvaro, Lazio (79% / 79%), Genoa, Liguria (79% / 79%), San Giuliano Milanese, Lombardy (81% / 81%), Sesto San Giovanni, Lombardy (82% / 82%), Verona, Veneto (83% / 83%), Nocera Inferiore, Campania (83% / 83%), Palermo, Sicily (84% / 84%), Vigevano, Lombardy (85% / 85%), Turin, Piedmont (86% / 86%), Padua, Veneto (86% / 86%), Rome, Lazio (87% / 87%), Naples, Campania (88% / 88%), Florence, Tuscany (88% / 88%), Bologna, Emilia-Romagna (89% / 89%), Modena, Emilia-Romagna (90% / 90%), Forlì, Emilia-Romagna (90% / 90%), Brescia, Lombardy (91% / 91%), Milan, Lombardy (92% / 92%)
October 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show an significant decline in internet connectivity in Kyiv, #Ukraine; the incident comes as Russia launches a deadly campaign of drone and missile strikes on residential targets hours after Trump-Putin talks fall through
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from October 17, 2025, to October 22, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Kyiv's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of October 22. The drop in connectivity aligns with a drone attack from Russia. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 83% and 87%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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⚠️ Note: Connectivity on internet provider StormFiber (AS9541) in #Pakistan remains dimished 28 hours after a disruption attributed to an incident on the PEACE subsea cable
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider in Pakistan from October 17, 2025, to October 21 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing operator StormFiber (AS9541) connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a sharp drop on October 20. The drop in connectivity aligns with a fault at the PEACE subsea cable. Near total recovery followed by a second drop is visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 36% and 60%, respectively. The chart has a dark background.
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Chernihiv, #Ukraine, after reported Russian UAV attacks targeting energy infrastructure; the second such incident this month 📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from October 14, 2025, to October 20, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Chernihiv's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of October 20. The drop in connectivity aligns with a drone attack from Russia. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 56% and 56%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
October 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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ℹ️ Note: A wide range of online services are currently experiencing disruptions due to a technical issue at Amazon Web Services, understood to be related to the company's DNS and database configuration; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering
• Operational issue - Multiple services (N. Virginia) Service: Multiple services Severity: Disrupted Increased Error Rates and Latencies Oct 20 2:01 AM PDT We have identified a potential root cause for error rates for the DynamoDB APls in the US-EAST-1 Region. Based on our investigation, the issue appears to be related to DNS resolution of the DynamoDB API endpoint in US-EAST-1. We are working on multiple parallel paths to accelerate recovery. This issue also affects other AWS Services in the US-EAST-1 Region. Global services or features that rely on US-EAST-1 endpoints such as IAM updates and DynamoDB Global tables may also be experiencing issues. During this time, customers may be unable to create or update Support Cases. We recommend customers continue to retry any failed requests. We will continue to provide updates as we have more information to share, or by 2:45 AM. Oct 20 1:26 AM PDT We can confirm significant error rates for requests made to the DynamoDB endpoint in the US-EAST-1 Region. This issue also affects other AWS Services in the US-EAST-1 Region as well. During this time, customers may be unable to create or update Support Cases. Engineers were immediately engaged and are actively working on both mitigating the issue, and fully understanding the root cause. We will continue to provide updates as we have more information to share, or by 2:00 AM. Oct 20 12:51 AM PDT We can confirm increased error rates and latencies for multiple AWS Services in the US-EAST-1 Region. This issue may also be affecting Case Creation through the AWS Support Center or the Support API. We are actively engaged and working to both mitigate the issue and understand root cause. We will provide an update in 45 minutes, or sooner if we have additional information to share. Oct 20 12:11 AM PDT We are investigating increased error rates and latencies for multiple AWS services in the US-EAST-1 Region. We will provide another update in the next 30-45 minutes.
October 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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ℹ️ Note: YouTube is currently experiencing international service outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #YouTubeDown
Screenshot of the YouTube video streaming platform showing a message that reads 'Something went wrong' with an option to 'Tap to retry' underneath.
October 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show that operator Vodafone UK is experiencing a national outage with broadband and mobile data impacted, corroborating widespread user complaints 📉 #VodafoneDown
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider from October 5, 2025, to October 13 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing operator Vodafone Limited (AS5378) connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a sharp drop on October 13. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period. Vodafone Limited (0% / 0%)
October 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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⚠️ Update: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in multiple regions of #Ukraine, as authorities impose emergency power shutdowns amid Russian shelling targeting energy infrastructure overnight 🔌📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from October 2, 2025, to October 10, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Ukraine starting on the early morning of October 10. The drop in connectivity aligns with a drone attack from Russia. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 84% and 86%, respectively.The chart has a dark background and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Sumy (67% / 78%), Kirovohrad Oblast (69% / 79%), Poltava Oblast (64% / 82%), Kharkiv (72% / 86%), Kyiv City (84% / 91%), Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (87% / 91%)
October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a reduction in internet connectivity in #Kyiv corresponding to power outages amid Russian drone and missile attacks on energy infrastructure; the incident is among the most severe disruptions observed in Ukraine's capital in recent months
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from October 2, 2025, to October 10, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Kyiv City's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the early morning of October 10. The drop in connectivity aligns with a drone attack from Russia. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 84% and 86%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat are now restricted on multiple providers in #Afghanistan; the incident follows last week's telecoms blackout and is the latest in a series of internet censorship measures imposed by the Taliban
Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Afghanistan from October 7, 2025, to October 8, 2025. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting social media and messaging platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and pre-exciting Tiktok. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Afghan Wireless, Roshan, Western Telecom and Haqnet with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%. The disruptions coincide with Taliban's censorship measures
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in #Bermuda as Category 2 Hurricane #Imelda's core passed over the archipelago early Thursday morning; the incident comes amid widening power outages reported by power company BELCO 🌀
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Bermuda from September 20, 2025, to October 2, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in the Bermuda starting on the early morning of October 2. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to Hurricane Imelda. The chart has a dark background, and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Smith’s Parish (27% / 30%), Saint George’s Parish (31% / 31%), Warwick Parish (41% / 44%), Saint George (52% / 58%), Hamilton City (61% / 65%), Devonshire Parish (56% / 66%), Pembroke Parish (74% / 81%), Hamilton (73% / 86%)
October 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data indicate a major power outage around Chernobyl and Slavutych, #Ukraine, amid reports that Russian shelling has cut power to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant confinement structure, presenting a safety threat at the mothballed Soviet disaster site
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from September 28, 2025, to October 1, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Slavutych/Chernobyl,Kyiv Oblast's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on October 1. The drop in connectivity aligns with a drone attack from Russia. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 31% and 31%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a collapse in internet access in #Afghanistan with high impact to Kabul, leaving national connectivity at 30% of ordinary levels; the incident follows telecoms disruptions in the provinces as the Taliban leadership targets "immoral" activities
Graph from NetBlocks showing the network connectivity in Afghanistan, from September 25, 2025, to September 29, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Afghanistan's connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the after of September 29. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 30% and 30%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
September 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in Belgorod, #Russia as Ukraine launches an attack on energy infrastructure using US-supplied HIMARS missiles from Kharkiv; the Russian grid, meanwhile, claims the outage is due to "unfavorable weather conditions"
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Russia from September 24, 2025, to September 28, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing the Belgorod Oblast's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a drop on September 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with a missile attack from Ukraine. Near total recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 76% and 95%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
September 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM