Despite opposition from many countries, Russia finally actually attacked Ukraine. How is the condition of the internet in Ukraine, huh?
So far there is not much information about the state of infrastructure in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But there is NetBlocks, a global internet network monitor, which spreads a little information about it.
In its report, NetBlocks stated that there was significant internet disruption in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, shortly after a major explosion occurred in the city. Users reported missing cable internet service from Triolan ISP.
Network data also shows a loss of connection from the Triolan network, which is in line with user reports that the cable internet service is down. Even so, the cellular phone network according to NetBlocks can still operate.
️ Confirmed: Amid reports of a power outage and increased military activity in Donetsk, #Ukraine, real-time network data show an observable disruption to internet connectivity pic.twitter.com/otKFt38vIH
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) February 23, 2022
For information, Kharkiv, which is 40 km from the Ukrainian border with Russia, was one of the first cities to be invaded by the Russian army. The attacks targeted border units, border patrols and checkpoints using artillery, heavy equipment and light weapons.
President Putin's action in attacking Ukraine has made netizens condemn him. On Thursday (24/2) afternoon, 1.52 million tweets were observed mentioning the word Putin. Meanwhile, Ukraine said there were 1.87 million tweets.
There have been many tweets of condemnation from world leaders in particular Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This was mainly a reaction to a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing the invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden's tweet and those of the United Nations condemning Putin, became the tweet that got a lot of people's reactions.
Meanwhile, netizens' reactions were mixed. They are angry, concerned, worried and sympathetic. Many shared videos of the current situation in Ukraine.