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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 6h

ℹ️ Update: In addition to social media restrictions, network data show Afghanistan on Tuesday imposed a third round of internet shutdowns in #Kandahar, with only limited service available to some state institutions per reports

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Afghanistan from September 13, 2025, to Ocotober 8, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Kandahar's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on September 16, a second sharp drop on the afternoon of September 29 after a total recovery on the morning of September 22, and a third drop on the afternoon of October 7 after a total recovery on the afternoon of October 1. The drop in connectivity aligns with the orders of the Taliban leadership. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 0% and 0%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with three red horizontal arrows labeled 'REGIONAL SHUTDOWN','NATIONAL SHUTDOWN','REGIONAL SHUTDOWN', respectively indicates the period of disruption and a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 13h

⚠️ 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

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 6d

⚠️ 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%)

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 6d

⏱️ ICYMI: #Afghanistan experienced a nationwide internet shutdown lasting 48 hours on 29 September, leaving the population cut off from the world; the incident follows earlier provincial blackouts and nightly curfews as the Taliban say they are combatting "vice" and "immorality"

Graph from NetBlocks showing the network connectivity in Afghanistan, from September 25, 2025, to October 2, 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 afternoon of September 29. Total recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 0% and 99%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicates the period of disruption.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 7d

Metrics show that the same attack impacting the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has also knocked out power in Chernihiv Oblast, #Ukraine, with authorities reporting that they are working to restore power as a matter of urgency

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 Chernihiv 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 43% and 43%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 7d

⚠️ 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

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 7d

ℹ️ Update: Live network data show the partial restoration of internet connectivity in #Afghanistan amid outcry after a two-day national telecoms blackout; the incident comes as the Taliban leadership applies new "immorality" rules on telco operators

Graph from NetBlocks showing the network connectivity in Afghanistan, from September 25, 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 Afghanistan's connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the afternoon of September 29. Partial recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 0% and 56%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicates the period of disruption.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 7d

⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity in #Afghanistan still flatlining 48 hours after the country's disconnection; telemetry confirms Taliban experimentation with various censorship mechanisms in preceding weeks, contradicting their claims of a "fiber replacement" program

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 8d

⚠️ Update: It has now been 24 hours since #Afghanistan imposed a national internet blackout, cutting off residents from the rest of the world; the ongoing measure marks the Taliban's return to conservative values it espoused a quarter of a century ago limiting basic freedoms

Graph from NetBlocks showing the network connectivity in Afghanistan, from September 25, 2025, to September 30, 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 afternoon of September 29. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 0% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicates the period of disruption.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 9d

⚠️ Update: #Afghanistan is now in the midst of a total internet blackout as Taliban authorities move to implement morality measures, with multiple networks disconnected through the morning in a stepwise manner; telephone services are currently also impacted

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 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 9d

⚠️ Update: Live metrics show internet connectivity in #Afghanistan has now collapsed to 14% of ordinary levels, with a near-total nationwide telecoms disruption in effect; the incident is likely to severely limit the public's ability to contact the outside world

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 9d

⚠️ 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

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 10d

⚠️ 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.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 11d

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, #India amid clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities, as authorities issue a shutdown order to telecoms operators in order to restore "peace and tranquility"

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in India from September 25, 2025, to September 27, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on September 27. The drop in connectivity aligns with protests between religios groups. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 0% and 17%, respectively. The chart has a dark background.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 12d

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo, #Mexico corresponding to reports of a major regional power blackout #apagon

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Mexico from September 2, 2025, to September 26, 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 Mexico starting on September 26. The drop in connectivity aligns with a power line failure in the southeast per the President of Mexico. The chart, and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Yucatán (11% / 11%), Quintana Roo (13% / 13%), Campeche (14% / 14%)

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 12d

ℹ️ Note: Network data show US internet provider Spectrum (AS11427) has experienced widespread outages in various parts of Texas including Dallas; the operator attributes the incident to fiber optic cable damage from a stray bullet 📉 #SpectrumOutage

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider in the United States from September 23, 2025, to September 26, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions on internet provider Spectrum (AS11427) in Texas, starting on September 26. The drop in connectivity aligns with a cable cut due to a stray bullet. Total recovery is now visible. The chart, and connectivity lines for each city are color-coded. Allen (25% / 100%), Mesquite (31% / 100%), DeSoto (41% / 100%), Plano (42% / 100%), Wills Point (44% / 100%), Garland (44% / 99%), Lewisville (44% / 100%), Coppell (44% / 100%), McKinney (47% / 95%), Dallas (48% / 97%), Cedar Hill (48% / 100%), Arlington (49% / 100%), Irving (51% / 98%), Richardson (58% / 96%), Frisco (59% / 100%)

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 13d

⚠️ Update: Telemetry from #Afghanistan indicate a pattern of curfew-style nightly internet shutdowns is now in effect in the west of the country around Herat, corroborating reports of systematic blackouts as the the Ministry of Virtue and Vice issues limiting orders to telcos

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Afghanistan from September 15, 2025, to September 25, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Herat's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on September 21 followed by three nightly curfew-style outages on September 22,23 and 24. The drop in connectivity aligns with the orders of the Taliban leadership. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 14% and 93%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with three red circles highlighting the declines.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 17d

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show disruptions to Telegram and Facebook backends in #Guinea on election day as the country votes on its transition from military to civilian rule; the measure is likely to limit the flow of information and may impact news coverage of events on the ground

Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Guinea on September 21, 2025. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting social media and messaging platforms including Facebook and Telegram. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Orange with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%. The disruptions coincide with general elections.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 20d

ℹ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity has been restored in northern #Gaza after a ~35 hour telecoms blackout following field repairs; overall service remains far below pre-war levels 📈

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Palestine from September 13, 2025, to September 18, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing operator Paltel's (AS12975) connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a sharp drop on September 17, caused by a cut in one of the main routes due to ongoing aggression. Near-total recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 51% and 93%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'INTERNET CUT' indicates the period of disruption.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 21d

⚠️ Update: Metrics show further declines to internet connectivity in #Afghanistan with parts of the country now falling offline; the Taliban measure curtails liberties recently gained by the public and women in particular to participate in society despite restrictions on movement

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Afghanistan from September 2, 2025, to September 17, 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 Afghanistan starting on September 15. The drop in connectivity aligns with the orders of the Taliban leadership. The chart, and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Helmand (0% / 0%), Kandahar (0% / 0%), Kunduz (0% / 0%), Balkh (0% / 0%), Nangarhar (48% / 48%)

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 21d

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant disruption to connectivity in the #Gaza Strip with high impact to the north; the incident, attributed to to the targeting of one of the main fiber optic routes, comes amid a new Israeli ground operation in the region

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Palestine from September 13, 2025, to September 17, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing operator Paltel's (AS12975) connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a sharp drop on September 17, caused by a cut in one of the main routes due to ongoing aggression, The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 52% and 55%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 22d

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a partial disruption to internet connectivity in #Afghanistan with high impact to regions including Kandahar; the incident is understood to be a measure against "immoral" activities per statements by the Taliban leadership

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Afghanistan from September 2, 2025, to September 16, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Kandahar's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on September 16. The drop in connectivity aligns with the orders of the Taliban leadership. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 33% and 33%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 23d

ℹ️ ICYMI: Satellite internet operator SpaceX Starlink (AS14593) experienced a moderate disruption earlier today, impacting services including critical communications on Ukraine’s front line per military source

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider from September 12, 2025, to September 15 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing operator SPACEX-STARLINK (AS14593) connectivity remains stable at around 100% throughout most of the time period, with a drop on the morning of September 15, followed by recovery. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period. SPACEX-STARLINK (68% / 95%)

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Sep 8

ℹ️ Update: Access to social media and messaging platforms has been restored in #Turkey a day after broad restrictions were imposed during an unsuccessful attempt by authorities to replace a senior member of the leading opposition party with an external appointee

Chart from NetBlocks showing the restoration of social media platforms by ISPs in Turkey as of September 8, 2025. The chart highlights that social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp and Telegram, have been fully restored with reachability at 100% across various ISPs such as Turkcell, Türk Telekom, and Turknet. This follows widespread internet censorship restrictions imposed by authorities a day earlier after authorities tried to replace a senior member of the leading opposition party with an external appointee

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Sep 7

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show online platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp have been restricted in #Turkey on multiple networks; the incident comes as main opposition party CHP calls for rallies after police blockade its Istanbul headquarters

Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Turkey on September 7, 2025. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram and TikTok. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Türk Telekom, TT Mobil, and Turkcell, with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%. The disruptions coincide with main opposition party CHP calls for rallies after police blockade its Istanbul headquarters.

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