Important information: Ban on publishing information about UAV`s and air defense systems

29 August 2025, Friday

A decree of the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan was issued banning the distribution of photos and videos of UAV flights, as well as possible consequences of their attacks, in the media, on the Internet, social networks, and instant messengers.

We explain what information, including photos and videos, cannot be published:

• on the use and consequences of the use of UAV`s on the territory of Tatarstan, including information that allows identifying their type, crash site, flight path, etc.;
• on the use and consequences of the use of air defense and electronic warfare systems;
• on the locations of air defense and electronic warfare systems;
• that contributes to the disclosure of the locations of air defense and electronic warfare systems.

The ban does not apply to official publications of government agencies and information with a link to them.

Remember, by publishing such materials, you are helping the enemy and can interfere with the work of operational services. If you spot a UAV in the sky, first of all, call 112.

The official document can be viewed at the link.