Russians who film Ukrainian attacks and post them on social media are being detained, fined, and forced to apologize on camera

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Ukraine’s military is attacking Russian cities with growing intensity, and the consequences of these attacks are becoming more severe with each passing week.

Ukraine’s attacks have hit not only military targets but also oil refineries, warehouses, and residential buildings.

Most regional administrations in Russia have already banned filming of strikes and their aftermath, but Russians keep posting footage of fires and flying missiles on social media.

Mediazona reports on what this has meant for some of them.

Meduza is publishing the article in full.

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