Afghanistan plunged into nationwide internet blackout, disrupting air travel, medical care

Authorities in Afghanistan implemented a nationwide shutdown of internet and telecommunications, confirmed by [NetBlocks](), [Kentik](), and [Proton VPN](), causing severe disruptions to mobile and fixed services, banking and payments, aviation operations, media, government websites, and humanitarian communications. The United Nations urged immediate restoration, citing risks to financial systems, medical care, disaster response, and remittances, while reports indicated the Taliban provided no public explanation and even internal communications were impaired.