"The Kremlin is moving to restrict the use of Telegram on the battlefield angering soldiers on the frontlines and pro-war commentators. Russian soldiers are warning their leaders the decision to restrict Telegram will undermine frontline operations, this will be another small strategic win for Ukraine. Earlier this week Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor confirmed they will introduce restrictions which is part of the Kremlin wanting tighter control over what information is being put out on the app."
"Russian troops are arguing that Telegram is an operational tool, one soldier wrote, "The front is in shock. "Starlinks are gone, now they're jamming Telegram too. How are we supposed to fight? With carrier pigeons?" Russian monitoring channel Lpr 1, shared a video where three soldiers addressed Roskomnadzor asking the authorities not to restrict Telegram. The Kyiv Independent reported, another soldier said, "At the moment we need a tool like Telegram. Don't slow it down, don't block it.""
"Russian troops have lost the use of Starlink which has delivered a devastating blow to their operations on the front. A military-linked channel Fighterbomber wrote, "Unfortunately, we can't cut off Starlink for the 'khokhly' (a derogatory slur for Ukrainians). But we can cut off Telegram for Russians. And if we can, why not?" Russian authorities are also trying to block WhatsApp to tighten digital control over Russia,"
Kremlin moves to restrict Telegram on the battlefield have provoked anger among soldiers and pro-war commentators. Russian soldiers warn that restricting Telegram will undermine frontline operations and yield a small strategic win for Ukraine. Roskomnadzor confirmed forthcoming restrictions as part of tighter Kremlin control over app information. Troops report reliance on Telegram for rapid information exchange and drone interception, and the loss of Starlink has already damaged operations. Military-linked channels and soldiers have publicly appealed to authorities not to curb Telegram. Authorities are also attempting to block WhatsApp to tighten digital control over Russia.
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