Russia’s New Security Measure: Internet Block for Foreign SIM Cards

WISE NEWS PRESS / MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Nov. 11, 2025

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development has announced that internet access for SIM cards entering the country from abroad will be blocked for 24 hours. The new measure is reportedly being implemented as part of security precautions taken against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

In a statement by the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, it was announced that internet access for foreign SIM cards entering the country would be blocked for a period of 24 hours.

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New Measure Tied to Drone Defense

The new regulation comes as Russia continues its war with Ukraine, during which both sides have increasingly relied on drones for reconnaissance and attacks. The use of foreign communication infrastructure has been a known vulnerability in counter-UAV efforts, suggesting the measure is a technical attempt to prevent unauthorized drone operations within Russian territory by cutting off external communications links used for command and control.

Further details on the specific technical implementation of the block or potential exceptions for diplomatic and essential service personnel were not immediately available.

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