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⚠️ Confirmed: Analysis of network data indicates a significant decline in internet traffic in #Cuba corresponding to reports of a national power blackout. The incident comes amid continuing fuel shortages #apagón

Graph from NetBlocks showing analysis of traffic data levels in Cuba from July 30, 2026, to August 3, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized internet traffic as a percentage of peak traffic, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates and times. A green line shows traffic remaining stable at around 90–100% throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the morning of August 3. The disruption corresponds to a nationwide internet outage affecting users across Cuba. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a gradual decline in internet connectivity in Spokane County, Washington corresponding to evacuations and emergency power shutdowns in areas affected by the Old Trails Fire, a rapidly moving wildfire 🚒

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in United States from 27 July 2026 up to 2 August 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. The green line representing Spokane, Washington's connectivity, follows normal daily patterns throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the evening of 1 August. The disruption aligns with power outages due to a wildfire. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 76% and 76%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that major internet provider TurkNet in #Turkey is currently experiencing a nation-scale outage, corroborating widespread user complaints; the company says engineers are working to restore service 📉

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by operator in Turkey from July 26, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates and times. A green line represents connectivity for TurkNet İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. (AS12735), remaining stable  throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the morning of 31 July. TThe minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 7% and 7%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to multiple social media platforms in Guinea corroborating user reports of difficulty accessing Facebook, YouTube and TikTok #Guinée

Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Guinea on 30 July 2026. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting social media and streaming platforms Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Orange with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Sumy, #Ukraine corresponding to power outages after overnight Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure 📉

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from 23 July 2026 up to 30 July 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. The green line representing Sumy Oblast's connectivity, follows normal daily patterns throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the early morning of 30 July. The disruption aligns with power outages following overnight Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 45% and 47%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet service in #Kenya with national connectivity at 69% of ordinary levels; the incident corresponds to a widespread power outage affecting parts of the country including Nairobi 📉

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Kenya from 27 July 2026 to 29 July 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Kenya's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the night of July 29. The drop in connectivity aligns with a power cut. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 60% and 69%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet cuts corresponding to power outages in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, intensifying amid Ukranian UAV attacks targeting energy infrastructure, with connectivity at 29% of ordinary levels as the regional Russian leadership imposes rolling blackouts

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from June 15, 2026, to July 14, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. A green line represents connectivity in Sevastopol, Crimea, remaining throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the early morning of June 24. Connectivity then recovers intermittently over the following days, with several drops to near zero before stabilizing close to normal levels. At the end of the period on July 14, connectivity falls sharply again to around 29% The disruption corresponds to power outages due to Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 0% and 29%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Analysis of network data indicates a significant decline in internet traffic in #Cuba corresponding to reports of a nation-wide power blackout. The incident comes as the island faces ongoing fuel shortages #apagón

Graph from NetBlocks showing analysis of traffic data levels in Cuba from July 4, 2026, to July 6, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized internet traffic as a percentage of peak traffic, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates and times. A green line shows traffic remaining stable at around 90–100% throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the afternoon of July 6. The disruption corresponds to a nationwide internet outage affecting users across Cuba. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, is once again experiencing a near-total internet blackout amid escalating Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from June 19, 2026, to July 5, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. A green line represents connectivity in Sevastopol, Crimea, remaining throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the early morning of June 24. Connectivity then recovers intermittently over the following days, with repeated fluctuations and brief outages before stabilizing close to normal levels. At the end of the period on July 5, connectivity falls sharply again to near zero. The disruption corresponds to power outages due to Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 0% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show rapidly diminishing internet connectivity levels in the US territory of #Guam corresponding to power outages as Super Typhoon Bavi strikes the Pacific islands

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Guam from 20 June 2026 to 5 July 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Guam's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the afternoon of July 5. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to Super Typhoon Bavi's passing. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 30% and 30%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir remains heavily disrupted one month after a shutdown was imposed by authorities in anticipation of planned protests over the proscription of the JAAC group under anti-terrorism powers.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Pakistan from 25 May 2026 up to 5 July 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. The green line representing Azad Jammu and Kashmir's connectivity, follows normal daily patterns throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the night of 5 June. The drop in connectivity aligns with a region-scale internet shutdown imposed by authorities due to upcoming protests. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 8% and 15%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in occupied #Crimea corresponding to power outages after overnight Ukranian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure 📉

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from June 8, 2026, to July 3 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. A green line represents connectivity in Crimea, Ukraine remaining normal throughout most of the period until June 21, with a sharp drop on the morning of July 3. The disruption corresponds to a power outage due to Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 44% and 44%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: A power outage has knocked out internet connectivity in Donetsk Oblast, Russian-occupied eastern #Ukraine; the disruption corresponds to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure 🔌

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from June 19, 2026, to June 28, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. A green line represents connectivity in Donetsk, Ukraine remaining throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the evening of June 28. The disruption corresponds to a power outage due to Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 15% and 15%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a second collapse in internet connectivity in Sevastopol amid reports of unscheduled power shutdowns in occupied #Crimea as the regional Russian leadership declares a state of emergency.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from June 19, 2026, to June 26, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. A green line represents connectivity in Sevastopol, Crimea, remaining throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the early morning of June 24. Over the following two days, connectivity recovers intermittently with repeated fluctuations between near zero and around 70%, before declining again to low levels by the end of the period. The disruption corresponds to emergency power outages due to Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 0% and 6%, respectively. The chart has a dark background and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity in #Venezuela remains below ordinary levels 24 hours following a devastating double earthquake event with impact to infrastructure still hampering rescue efforts, though the situation has improved with some partial restoration observed.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Venezuela from 16 June 2026 to 25 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Venezuela's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of June 24. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to a 7.1 magnitute earthquake. Some recovery is visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 59% and 79%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Nine hours after two 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike #Venezuela, national internet connectivity remains diminished despite some recovery. The outage corresponds to power cuts and infrastructure damage, hindering rescue efforts and limiting visibility into events on the ground.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Venezuela from 16 June 2026 to 25 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Venezuela's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of June 24. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to a 7.1 magnitute earthquake. Some recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 59% and 77%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant decline in internet connectivity in #Venezuela including the capital Caracas following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that has impacted energy and telecoms infrastructure.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Venezuela from 16 June 2026 to 24 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Venezuela's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of June 24. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to a 7.1 magnitute earthquake. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 64% and 64%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity has been knocked out in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, amid power outages following overnight Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure 🔌

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from June 19, 2026, to June 24, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates and times. A green line represents connectivity in Sevastopol, Crimea, remaining throughout most of the period, with a sharp drop on the early morning of June 24. The disruption aligns with power outages following overnight Ukrainian drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 0% and 0%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a reduction in internet connectivity in Saint Lucia as users struggle to get online; operator Flow says a crisis-level outage is impacting many in Saint Lucia and some in Dominica amid a suspected regional network fault affecting the island states

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Saint Lucia from 15 June 2026 to 22 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Saint Lucia's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of June 21. The drop in connectivity aligns with a network fault. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 44% and 46%, respectively. The chart has a dark background, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

ℹ️ Note: Social media network X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing international outages for a second consecutive day amid timeline backend API errors; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown

Screenshot of the X (formerly Twitter) social media platform showing a message that reads 'Something went wrong. Try reloading' with an option to 'Retry' underneath.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that Telegram messaging service endpoints are restricted on multiple internet providers in #India. The government says the measure is a temporary ban targeting exam fraud after medical entrance tests were annulled amid leak allegations.

Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in India from 16 June 2026 up to 17 June 2026. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting messaging platform Telegram. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Airtel and Jio with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%.

📵 Network data show #Iraq has just imposed another widespread internet shutdown during school exams, leaving most of the country except the north offline for two hours as students take tests. The bizarre measure is presented as a means to limit cheating and paper leaks.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iraq from 17 May 2026 to 9 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iraq’s connectivity remains high through most of the period, with sharp drops visible on the mornings of May 20, May 24, June 2, June 6 and June 9. The drops in connectivity align with internet cuts due to exams. Full recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 30% and 100%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with five red circles highlighting the declines, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

📉 Metrics show internet connectivity in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir remains disrupted for a third day. The measure continues to limit visibility into events on the ground amid a crackdown and clashes over the proscription of the Joint Awami Action Committee.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Pakistan from 25 May 2026 up to 8 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. The green line representing Azad Jammu and Kashmir's connectivity, follows normal daily patterns throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the night of 5 June. The drop in connectivity aligns with a region-scale internet shutdown imposed by authorities due to upcoming protests. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 12% and 14%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The shutdown comes ahead of protests as authorities use anti-terrorism powers to ban the Joint Awami Action Committee and is likely to limit coverage of events.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Pakistan from 25 May 2026 up to 5 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. The green line representing Azad Jammu and Kashmir's connectivity, follows normal daily patterns throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the night of 5 June. The drop in connectivity aligns with a region-scale internet shutdown imposed by authorities due to opcoming protests. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 15% and 16%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.

🗓️ Three months ago today #Iran shut off access to the global internet. While connectivity has now largely returned, metrics indicate that users still face heavy filtering, similar to the interim period between the January protests and the start of the war.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 up to 28 May 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the date. The green line representing Iran's observed international internet connectivity is high during the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The ongoing drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. Ongoing recovery is visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 1% and 86%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period with annotations at the start and end of the chart indicating the periods of heavy filtering (reading 'Heavy filtering' in orange print) and NetBlocks logo and Mapping Internet Freedom slogan in the lower left corner.

ℹ️ #Iran's internet connectivity has now been in a state of restoration for 24 hours. Service remains heavily filtered, with new restrictions on messaging and app stores compared to pre-January. Calls for a free and open internet transcend political divisions and should be heard.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 up to 27 May 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the date. The green line representing Iran's observed international internet connectivity is high during the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The ongoing drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. Ongoing recovery is visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 1% and 86%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo and Mapping Internet Freedom slogan in the lower left corner.

🫶 Welcome back #Iran! Metrics show a further rise in connectivity as mobile networks and other segments are reconnected to the global internet: • Filternet remains in place but can be worked around • WhatsApp now restricted, requiring circumvention • Some users still offline

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 up to 26 May 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the date. The green line representing Iran's observed international internet connectivity is high during the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The ongoing drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. Further recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 1% and 86%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo and Mapping Internet Freedom slogan in the lower left corner.

📈 Confirmed: Live metrics show a partial restoration to internet connectivity in #Iran on day 88, after 2093 hours of near-total isolation from international networks, the longest nationwide internet shutdown in modern history. It is unclear if the restoration will be sustained.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 up to 26 May 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the date. The green line representing Iran's observed international internet connectivity is high during the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The ongoing drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A moderate recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 1% and 34%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo and Mapping Internet Freedom slogan in the lower left corner.