Moscow Restricts Posting Drone Strike Aftermath Until Official Reports
Violators face fines of up to $2,500 as the city says the ban is meant to curb misinformation.
- On Wednesday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's office restricted the publication of photos and videos depicting the aftermath of "terrorist acts," including drone strikes, requiring all content to appear in official sources first.
- The city's Anti-terrorist Commission issued the order aimed at "preventing the dissemination of unreliable information." Authorities said the restrictions were introduced to combat the spread of "fake news."
- Under the new rules, media, individuals, and emergency services may only publish information after it appears in statements from the Defense Ministry or city government, covering attacks on people, property, and critical infrastructure.
- Violators face fines equivalent to between $400 and $680 for individuals, with much higher sums applying to officials or legal entities, until further notice.
- Other parts of Russia have already imposed similar bans, continuing a broader wave of information control since 2025 that includes internet shutdowns and blocking of platforms now accessible only through VPNs.
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Moscow bans almost everyone from posting on social media about Ukraine's drone strikes
The office of Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, pictured left, introduced the new measure on Wednesday.Alexander Zemlianichenko / POOL / AFP via Getty ImagesMoscow is banning people from posting on social media about drone strikes in the capital.The restrictions apply to almost everyone, including government officials and emergency services.The measure comes as Ukraine intensified its drone attacks on Moscow this month.Moscow officials are introd…
Any information about the emergency without official confirmation may be subject to restrictions. The Moscow Anti-Terrorism Commission has banned the publication of photos, videos, and any information about the consequences of drone attacks, sabotage, and terrorist acts. The restrictions apply to media outlets, organizations, emergency services, and residents of the Russian capital, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing a DW publication.
Moscow Curtails Media on Terror Aftermath
Moscow has enacted prohibitions on photos and videos showcasing terrorist attack results, including drone strikes, to curb misinformation. Only official Defence Ministry or city government sites may publish such content. Non-compliance invites fines ranging from $400 to $680 for individuals, with stricter penalties for officials.
Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes
Moscow authorities have imposed restrictions on the publication of photos and videos showing the aftermath of "terrorist attacks", including drone strikes, the office of Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday.
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