Over the past few weeks, the Taliban government began severing fibre-optic internet connections across several provinces, saying this was part of an effort to prevent immorality.
For many, they feared this might be the first step towards an entire internet shutdown.
And on Tuesday, their worst fears came true. The country is currently experiencing a "total internet blackout" according to internet watchdog Netblocks - a move that has paralysed the country's essential services.
International news agencies say they have lost contact with offices in the capital Kabul. Mobile internet and satellite TV has also been severely disrupted across Afghanistan. Flights from Kabul airport have also been disrupted, according to local media reports.
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