Overview
- Beeline said temporary limits could run May 5–9 and told customers to use Wi‑Fi for data and 4G when making calls.
- Russian media reported citywide, intermittent restrictions on mobile data and texting tied to Victory Day security plans.
- Users and local outlets reported service problems in Moscow and St Petersburg as the restriction window opened, including on major carriers.
- The Kremlin removed military vehicles from Red Square this year, citing the risk of Ukrainian drone strikes as it tightened event security.
- Monitoring groups say disruptions have grown routine since 2022, and earlier reports suggested officials even weighed broader shutdowns for the holiday.