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5 days ago
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Russia imposes information blackout in Crimea to counter Ukraine's drones, missiles and sabotage bids
Authorities in Russian-controlled Crimea have imposed an information blackout to prevent the disclosure of military positions and Ukrainian attack details. read more Authorities in Russian-controlled Crimea said on Friday they were introducing an information blackout designed to counter Ukrainian drone, missile and sabotage attacks. Sergei Aksyonov, the head of Crimea - which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - said he had signed a decree banning media outlets and social media users from publishing any photos, video or other content that revealed the location of Russian forces or details of Ukrainian attacks on the Black Sea peninsula. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The relevant decree was adopted to safeguard public security and military and other important facilities in the republic,' Aksyonov said in a statement on Telegram. Ukraine, which has said it wants Crimea back - something Moscow says it will not allow to happen - has repeatedly launched major attacks on Russian military assets in Crimea and targeted Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which is formally based on the peninsula. Aksyonov specifically mentioned the need to classify the location of Russian air defense systems, weapons, military equipment, and military personnel and not to share any GPS coordinates. He also said that the ban covered the sharing of any information detailing the location, nature or aftermath of any Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, including missile and drone or sea drone strikes and sabotage. Russian bloggers, media, and social media users frequently post images and details of Ukrainian strikes on Russian-held territory, often triggering criticism from both local and federal authorities.
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Russian-controlled Crimea brings in information blackout designed to counter Ukrainian drone attacks
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Authorities in Russian-controlled Crimea said on Friday they were introducing an information blackout designed to counter Ukrainian drone, missile and sabotage attacks. Sergei Aksyonov, the head of Crimea - which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - said he had signed a decree banning media outlets and social media users from publishing any photos, video or other content that revealed the location of Russian forces or details of Ukrainian attacks on the Black Sea peninsula. "The relevant decree was adopted to safeguard public security and military and other important facilities in the republic," Aksyonov said in a statement on Telegram. Ukraine, which has said it wants Crimea back - something Moscow says it will not allow to happen - has repeatedly launched major attacks on Russian military assets in Crimea and targeted Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which is formally based on the peninsula. Aksyonov specifically mentioned the need to classify the location of Russian air defence systems, weapons, military equipment, and military personnel and not to share any GPS coordinates. He also said that the ban covered the sharing of any information detailing the location, nature or aftermath of any Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, including missile and drone or sea drone strikes and sabotage. Russian bloggers, media, and social media users frequently post images and details of Ukrainian strikes on Russian-held territory, often triggering criticism from both local and federal authorities. (Reporting by ReutersWriting by Maxim RodionovEditing by Andrew Osborn)
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russian-controlled Crimea brings in information blackout designed to counter Ukrainian drone attacks
Find out what's new on ST website and app. MOSCOW - Authorities in Russian-controlled Crimea said on Friday they were introducing an information blackout designed to counter Ukrainian drone, missile and sabotage attacks. Sergei Aksyonov, the head of Crimea - which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - said he had signed a decree banning media outlets and social media users from publishing any photos, video or other content that revealed the location of Russian forces or details of Ukrainian attacks on the Black Sea peninsula. "The relevant decree was adopted to safeguard public security and military and other important facilities in the republic," Aksyonov said in a statement on Telegram. Ukraine, which has said it wants Crimea back - something Moscow says it will not allow to happen - has repeatedly launched major attacks on Russian military assets in Crimea and targeted Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which is formally based on the peninsula. Aksyonov specifically mentioned the need to classify the location of Russian air defence systems, weapons, military equipment, and military personnel and not to share any GPS coordinates. He also said that the ban covered the sharing of any information detailing the location, nature or aftermath of any Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, including missile and drone or sea drone strikes and sabotage. Russian bloggers, media, and social media users frequently post images and details of Ukrainian strikes on Russian-held territory, often triggering criticism from both local and federal authorities. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 30% of aviation jobs could be redesigned due to AI, automation; $200m fund to support workers: CAAS Singapore HSA looking to get anti-vape cyber surveillance tool with AI capabilities Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student who used AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore Jail for contraband cigarette syndicate member over conspiracy to give bribes to security officer Singapore Residents in South West District get help to improve employability, find career opportunities Life Kinokuniya opens third bookstore at Raffles City, weeks ahead of schedule Business DBS shares rally to a new record as STI clocks yet another high
