The Ministry of Defense clarified the criminal liability for publications on the movement of the Armed Forces
Ukraine , Ukrainegate , 28 , March , 2022 | Political News .
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine clarified the introduction of criminal liability for unauthorized dissemination of information about the movement and location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military units. The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Malyar explained during the briefing what the unauthorized nature of such actions is .
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It is emphasized that from now on it will be considered a crime to unauthorized dissemination of information on the direction and movement of international military aid. Dissemination of such information harms Ukraine, as the enemy monitors the information and does everything possible to prevent this movement and the provision of this assistance.
Unauthorized dissemination of information about the movement and location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations will also be considered a crime.
As Anna Malyar explains, this means disseminating information through all possible channels: the media, the Internet, statements addressed to third parties, public letters or distribution of leaflets.
However, it is not considered a crime if a person transmits this information to law enforcement agencies or directly to the person concerned. What is meant by unauthorized distribution: This means that this information was provided before it was made public by the General Staff and without the written permission of the General Staff.
It is important to know one fact: it is only about the spread during martial law. Dissemination of information about defensive or offensive actions of the Armed Forces leads to an increase in losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the intensification of the enemy.
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“For example, yesterday the Armed Forces occupied a certain line, but the Armed Forces have not yet established themselves, the leak or dissemination of information before the end of this operation leads to the activation of the enemy and damage to the Armed Forces,” said the Deputy Minister.
What are the rules for disseminating information during martial law: only after the General Staff has officially released information about a defense or offensive operation can it be disseminated?
In addition, during martial law, the publication of defensive or offensive actions before the official disclosure of information by the General Staff is prohibited in the interests of the security of our country.
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On March 24, the Verkhovna Rada passed Bill 187189 on the introduction of criminal liability (up to 12 years) for publishing information on the movement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Source: Ukrgate
