The new measures target what British officials condemned as a “barbaric” network that lures foreign nationals to Russia with the promise of work, only to force them into frontline combat in Ukraine or military production.
Beeline sent out a text notification stating that “temporary mobile internet and SMS restrictions may occur” between Tuesday and Saturday due to security measures.
General Viktor Afzalov, who assumed command in 2023, has been replaced by Colonel General Alexander Chaiko, according to RBC and the pro-war Telegram channel Fighterbomber.