Ukraine bans Telegram on state-issued devices
Ukraine has prohibited the use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices provided to government and military personnel, as well as employees in the defense sector and critical infrastructure.
The National Security and Defence Council (Rnbo) explained that the move aims to "minimise" security threats from Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
"Telegram is frequently used by the enemy for cyberattacks, phishing attempts, malware distribution, tracking user locations, and guiding missile strikes," the Rnbo stated on Friday.
Telegram remains widely used by both governments and military forces in Ukraine and Russia.
