On October 18, 2026, following an attack on the Vkontakte data center in St. Petersburg, users in Russia began to report widespread issues with access to the platform. According to the publication Fontanka, disruptions are being observed not only in St. Petersburg but also in the Leningrad region.
Access Issues with Vkontakte
Residents of St. Petersburg and surrounding areas are experiencing difficulties when trying to log into the social network. Specialized services have also reported technical issues that complicate the use of the platform. Among the main problems noted by users are:
- Inability to log into accounts;
- Slow website performance;
- Unavailability of certain features.
Communication Problems in the City
In addition to the disruptions in Vkontakte's operation, there are also reports of communication issues in St. Petersburg as a whole. This may be related to the attack on the data center, but no official confirmations have been provided yet. Local residents express concern about the potential consequences of this situation for other communication services.