A failure in the operation of the YouTube video hosting service was recorded on the territory of the Russian Federation. This is evidenced by service data. Down radar.
According to the service, the malfunction started at around 1:00 Moscow time. More than 200 complaints were registered, mostly from Moscow.
July 31st reportedTraffic to YouTube video hosting in Russia is not only not falling but is continuing to rise, amid reports that business is slowing down, he said.
July 25, State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein statedIt is stated that by the end of the week, YouTube download speed on Russian desktops may drop to 40%, and by the end of next week, to 70%. According to him, slowing down the platform is a necessary step. Khinshtein added that the measures will not affect the mobile version of YouTube.
IT specialist and presenter of PRO Hi-Tech channel Ilya Korneychuk statedDespite this, it is stated that if the decision is made to block YouTube, bloggers will be left without a platform to work on. There is no alternative to hosting videos and there is no escape route for Russians who post videos there.
Formerly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the name Russians are leaving YouTube.