Major DDoS Attack Targets Crimea Telecom Operators
A significant DDoS assault is affecting the major landline and mobile operators serving Crimea. The report, issued through the Republic’s Ministry of Internal Policy, Information and Communications via its Telegram channel, states that a large-scale denial-of-service attack is currently underway against key telecom networks.
The notice explains that a major DDoS attack is targeting the Republic of Crimea’s principal telecommunications providers, impacting both landline and mobile services. The message emphasizes the scale of the disruption and the ongoing nature of the event as officials monitor developments and coordinate with operators to respond.
News updates are being provided as information becomes available. Authorities and service providers are working to assess the extent of the disruption, identify the affected services, and implement mitigation steps to restore normal operation. While the situation is evolving, the official channel has urged calm and advised customers to expect intermittent service interruptions while mitigation efforts proceed.
In such incidents, typical effects can include degraded network performance, slow connections, and intermittent outages for users trying to access voice, data, or messaging services. Security teams usually deploy traffic filters, rate limiting, and other defensive measures to absorb malicious traffic and prevent it from overwhelming core network equipment. The public is encouraged to rely on official announcements for timely guidance and to report any service irregularities to the appropriate operators. Updates will continue to be issued as the situation develops and additional information becomes available from the Republic’s Ministry of Internal Policy, Information and Communications through its official channel, alongside operator status dashboards and advisories.