The Rostov regional governor, Vasily Golubev, urged residents to stay calm and avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. He communicated these recommendations through his official Telegram channel, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies are fully mobilized to safeguard public safety amid ongoing events.
Golubev stressed that the situation demands maximum coordination among all security and emergency services. He called on residents to maintain composure and to limit outings to essential needs only, noting that a measured and orderly response is vital to preventing disorder. The governor’s message underscored the need for reliable information, trusted sources, and a calm public demeanor as essential components of public safety in the current context.
Earlier, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation for the Rostov Region issued a clarification regarding false reports claiming a citywide curfew had been imposed. The ministry warned that such misinformation is intended to sow panic among civilians, reiterating that only information released through official channels should be trusted. This warning was issued to curb the spread of rumors through social networks and other informal platforms. [Attribution to official sources]
On June 23, statements from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, attributed to Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner PMC, claimed that social media posts about an alleged attack by the RF Ministry of Defense on Wagner’s rear camps were not accurate and represented an informational provocation. Reports from various outlets indicated that these messages and videos had circulated online without corroboration from authoritative state sources. Officials urged the public to rely on verified communications from government authorities and to disregard unverified claims circulating in online spaces. [Attribution to official statements]