Russia to shut down mobile internet during Victory Day celebrations

Russia will temporarily disable mobile internet and SMS services during Victory Day celebrations, according to an announcement from Moscow. The restrictions will also affect services from the government's approved "white list" of permitted platforms. Russian authorities are implementing what officials describe as unprecedented limitations on communications services during the May 9 holiday, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and typically features major military parades and public events across the country.