# Ukrainian drone strikes have plunged Russia’s internet into crisis. Meduza explains why the damage has been so extensive, and why a full recovery will likely take months.

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-13 02:40 UTC · Category: World

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| The Independent | People are saying something huge just happened on social media. It’s not quite true | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOVzVDNmtHRVNuMUhWX1BJeVZQTW1yTnI3VXRjc3gySGNVTDlTR2tURlVMOGpqWlpIMmdTVVFLbXJCaTU0R21XXzRacERIN3hxNXY4aFlyR2Fhd1ZEWmpqbmZLcmhxdjdIQkhrRlZQVExiT0lWd1BfeWNGWEllUVZBLUdBd3pOTnhfcTFfS2hDX3VxX2VpTDgtOUtURWM?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-13/ukrainian-drone-strikes-have-plunged-russia-s-internet-into-crisis-meduza*