# 'The largest in history:' Russia blocks over 20 popular VPNs in major internet crackdown

> On August 4, users in Russia reported widespread disruptions to 20+ VPNsThe attack targets the IPs and entire subnets of major hosting providersOn August 5, connectivity appeared to have been restored for some Citizens…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/the-largest-in-history-russia-blocks-over-20-popular-vpns-in-major-internet-crackdown?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7357c97f1ba3e520136674)
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #apple #google
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7357c97f1ba3e520136674

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