Recently, a BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) leak occurred, redirecting internet traffic through Russia and Central Asia. Uztelecom, the incumbent service provider in Uzbekistan, was responsible for the leak. This incident highlights the importance of route hygiene and ongoing efforts to enhance internet routing security.

A BGP leak occurs when incorrect or misleading information is sent into the global routing system, causing traffic to be redirected incorrectly. In this case, Uztelecom's mistake led to a 40-minute disruption in internet traffic, affecting routes from various countries, including Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States.

The incident demonstrates that while progress has been made in containing BGP leaks, human error can still occur. Efforts like MANRS (Mitigating Link Failure) and RPKI ROV adoption aim to reduce the impact of such incidents.

Source: https://www.kentik.com/blog/beyond-their-intended-scope-uzing-into-russia/