DDoS incident disrupts internet for thousands in Moscow therecord.media/moscow-in…

Tens of thousands of people in Moscow and nearby areas lost internet access for several days after a major DDoS attack targeted the Russian provider ASVT — an incident the company called one of the most severe of the year.

The attack, first detected on Tuesday, continued into Friday, disrupting ASVT’s mobile app, website and customer accounts. The provider serves mainly large residential complexes, where residents reported being unable to work remotely, pay at local shops using card terminals, or access their buildings due to disabled internet-based intercom systems.

ASVT said it is working with Russian state agencies, including communications regulator Roskomnadzor, to restore services. In a statement on Thursday, the company attributed the attack to the Ukrainian “IT Army,” a pro-Kyiv hacker collective known for targeting Russian infrastructure, although the group has not publicly claimed responsibility.