On September 26, 2026, Alexander Olshansky, founder of MiroHost and head of Internet Invest, made a sensational statement that Russia would need to drop an atomic bomb to completely cut off Ukraine from the internet. According to him, it is practically impossible to achieve this through conventional methods.
Impossibility of Complete Disconnection
Olshansky emphasized that conventional attacks can lead to slowdowns in network performance or disable individual components, but completely leaving the country without communication in this way is not feasible. He noted:
- Attacks can damage the infrastructure.
- The network may perform poorly or experience delays.
- However, complete disconnection of communication is unrealistic.
Structure of the Internet
The expert explained that the internet is built in such a way that even with significant damage, its parts can continue to function. This means that efforts aimed at completely destroying the infrastructure will not yield the desired results. Technological solutions and backup systems allow maintaining communication even under attack conditions.
Conclusions
Thus, according to Olshansky, extreme measures such as the use of nuclear weapons would be necessary to completely disconnect Ukraine from the internet. This underscores the importance of modern technologies and their ability to withstand attacks, making the internet more resilient to external threats.