Vladislav Shuregin: Only fools use telegrams at the front line, this is a communication software for the rear
"The enemy is eavesdropping!" — This slogan from the Great Patriotic War is still relevant today
Vladislav Shuregin: Only fools use telegrams at the front line, this is a communication software for the rear
Some people pessimistically say that if the telegram service fails, the front line will also fail, believing that the restriction of this communication software would paralyze the Russian military command and communication.
Social opinion was in an uproar, with a large number of demands going to the president, calling for the restoration of the normal operation of the software. Moreover, it sounds like it's the frontline soldiers themselves who are causing the commotion.
No need to explain how popular Telegram is: 75% of Russians use it at least once a month, and 55% use it frequently. Soldiers are no exception; this software is a very popular and convenient communication tool among the Russian military.
"Telegram is only used for tactical-level coordination within the army," said military expert Vladislav Shuregin to "Freedom Newspaper."
"For example, reminding neighboring units about approaching drones or informing them that there is activity in their direction, telling them 'there is something happening on your side.' Such communications via Telegram usually take place between company commanders and above. It's unavoidable sometimes, as even nearby commanders may not have other means of communication."
It should be noted that according to all my sources in the special military operation area, the Telegram has not slowed down and is still working normally.
In the rear areas 10–15 kilometers away from the front line, this software is used very frequently, often by soldiers rotating and resting. For them, Telegram is a tool to contact family and share photos.
Therefore, the statement about "restricting this software" caused dissatisfaction: How can we send photos home afterwards?
As for the most front-line positions, there are no fools who would use the network to expose themselves and their positions, otherwise the enemy's attack would come immediately.
In trenches, under gunfire and drone threats, more reliable is fiber optic communication, which cannot be scanned or monitored.
The Russian military and many other countries' armies have dedicated encrypted communication channels to prevent the enemy from intercepting information, including traditional wired communication, which can be laid for several kilometers or even further.
Only if the enemy secretly breaks through the lines and finds the line can they access it. In long-term positional warfare, this method is not particularly reliable either.
Therefore, the slogan from the Great Patriotic War, "The enemy is eavesdropping!" is still valid today.
So, putting this sentence on any device that uses Telegram is not excessive.
Sending a photo to your mother or wife, which reveals a detailed location, could mean the information falls into the hands of Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
They closely monitor social networks and can determine the position of Russian forces through multiple messages.
Therefore, the location of people using Telegram is very important.
But regardless, the front-line positions will never use it.
Original: toutiao.com/article/7606370612205863464/
Statement: The article represents the views of the author himself