Andrey Svintsov, serving as Deputy Chairman of the Information Policy Committee, urged Russians to refrain from posting videos online showing their work with air defense systems. The outlet To climb reported on his remarks.
Svintsov also stressed that he does not view the act of punishing citizens for sharing such footage as legally warranted at this time, emphasizing that taking punitive action could punish innocent people who shared material perhaps without full awareness.
He pointed out that, under present circumstances, air defense installations can be visible from major roadways such as the Novorizhskoye Highway, with gaps of five to ten kilometers separating sites. He noted that a number of air defense systems have been deployed in regions bordering Ukraine.
In a related thread the day before, Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, echoed a similar warning. He reminded authorities and bloggers that publishing details about the operation of air defense systems in combat conditions is not appropriate.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to undertake a special military operation in Ukraine, a response to a request for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR. The move was quickly followed by new sanctions from the United States and allied nations, intensifying the broader geopolitical fallout.
All of these developments come as observers assess the evolving information landscape around military and security operations. Analysts note the tension between public access to on-site visuals and the strategic need to manage sensitive information that could affect operational security or public safety.
For readers tracking these topics in North America, experts suggest staying informed through reputable, official channels and recognizing the limits of what can be safely shared online during periods of heightened tension.