Russian law enforcement is advising residents in areas bordering northeastern Ukraine to refrain from using dating websites amid the ongoing incursion by Ukrainian forces, according to state media reports on Tuesday. An Interior Ministry spokesperson highlighted that online dating platforms are being exploited by adversaries to collect intelligence.
“Online dating services are strongly discouraged as they are being used by the enemy to gather information,” the spokesperson told Interfax.
Residents in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod regions are also cautioned against using security cameras. The Interior Ministry warned that unprotected cameras could be accessed remotely by the enemy, potentially compromising security by monitoring private properties and key infrastructure.
The advisory comes two weeks after Ukrainian forces crossed into the Kursk region, claiming control over more than 1,250 square kilometers (483 square miles) and 92 towns and villages.
In addition to these measures, the Interior Ministry has urged military personnel to avoid using phones with sensitive information and to delete contact details of comrades who may have been captured by Ukrainian forces. “It is crucial to monitor and manage communication channels carefully and to promptly remove accounts of individuals who have been captured or whose phones may have been compromised,” the spokesperson added.
