Russia Imposes Stiff Penalties for Filming Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Moscow cracks down on social media footage of military attacks as authorities move to suppress evidence of domestic vulnerability.

Russian authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on citizens who film and disseminate footage of Ukrainian drone strikes and military incursions on social media. The initiative represents a desperate effort by the Kremlin to control the narrative surrounding the ongoing conflict and hide evidence of domestic vulnerability. Under new regulatory pressure, individuals caught sharing imagery of Ukrainian strikes face severe consequences, including hefty fines and mandatory on-camera apologies. Reports indicate that fines for such posts can reach up to 1 million roubles, a measure intende…