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Russia reports sabotage attempt on telecom lines to disrupt elections

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development claims deliberate damage to a communication line caused internet outages in several regions, framing it as a sabotage attempt to disrupt elections. The incident is unverified and part of an ongoing pattern of election-related cyber and infrastructure disruptions in Russia.

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Russian Election Telecom Disruptions and Sabotage Claims

During recent regional elections, Rostelecom reported temporary communication disruptions at several polling stations. Russia's Ministry of Digital Development claims these incidents, including a confirmed cable severance in the Far East, constitute deliberate sabotage attempts aimed at disrupting the electoral process. The overall impact on election integrity remains unclear, though the Far East incident was contained.

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