Shutdowns, power outages, and conflict: a review of Q1 2026 Internet disruptions
The first quarter of 2026 experienced significant Internet disruptions, including nationwide shutdowns in Uganda and Iran and drone strikes on cloud infrastructure, as analyzed by Cloudflare Radar.
MAIN POINTS
- Internet disruptions surged in early 2026, affecting several regions globally.
- Uganda and Iran experienced nationwide Internet shutdowns during this period.
- Drone strikes targeted cloud infrastructure, marking a new form of disruption.
- Cloudflare Radar provided data analysis on these Internet disruptions.
TAKEAWAYS
- Internet stability is increasingly vulnerable to political and technological threats.
- Nationwide shutdowns can severely impact communication and economy in affected countries.
- Drone technology poses emerging risks to critical Internet infrastructure.
- Tools like Cloudflare Radar are essential for monitoring and analyzing Internet disruptions.