Up to 8 years in prison: Ukrzaliznytsia reminds what is forbidden to film during the war
All photos at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities must be approved.
Потяг "Укрзалізниці" / Фото: УЗ
Потяг "Укрзалізниці" / Фото: УЗ

03 September, 21:31

In the conditions of a full-scale war, photos and videos from the railway may contain information that is of interest to the enemy and creates security risks. This is reported by Ukrzaliznytsia.

It is noted that railway transport is classified by law as a sub-sector of railway transport within the transport and postal sector of critical infrastructure. This is defined by the Law of Ukraine "On Critical Infrastructure" and Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1109.

"Depots, stations, energy, signaling and communication facilities, rolling stock, and other objects may contain sensitive information about their location, condition, technical characteristics, and operating features. Photos or videos can reveal the nature and scale of damage, the placement of equipment and rolling stock. In wartime, such data can be used by the enemy. Therefore, do not attempt to enter depot premises, substations, sites of enemy strikes, or other railway infrastructure facilities on your own for the sake of photos or videos", emphasized Ukrzaliznytsia.

They add that in such cases, they take immediate measures to stop them. If necessary, law enforcement officers are called to the scene, and information about the violators is transferred to the relevant authorities for a legal assessment of their actions and bringing the guilty parties to justice.

If, during filming, information about the movement of military personnel, equipment, or weaponry by rail is captured – dissemination of such materials may result in criminal liability, up to 8 years of imprisonment.

They also explain that all photo and video filming at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities must be pre-approved by contacting the email address: [email protected].

We remind you that in Ukraine they plan to update the air threat alert system so that people clearly understand how to act depending on the type of danger. 

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