The anti-terrorism commission of Moscow has prohibited government bodies, media, emergency services, and citizens from publishing texts, photos, and videos about the consequences of terrorist attacks and drone strikes in the capital, reports the city mayor’s office.
The ban covers any information about terrorist attacks, drone attacks, and other means of destruction, as well as actions that have caused harm to the life and health of citizens or resulted in property damage, including critical infrastructure objects.
The ban takes effect immediately and will remain in place until a “separate decision” is made regarding its cancellation. No specific timeline for its cancellation has been established.
The mayor’s office explained the ban as necessary to ensure public safety and combat the spread of fake information. The restrictions do not apply to publications by the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the official website of the mayor and the government of Moscow, or the blog of Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
Violating the ban will result in fines: 3,000–5,000 rubles for citizens, 30,000–50,000 rubles for officials, and 50,000–200,000 rubles for legal entities.
Bans on publishing photos and videos of the consequences of drone attacks are already in effect in many regions of Russia — as of fall 2025, in more than 30.
