The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has issued an urgent call to citizens to stop publishing photos and videos from sites hit by energy infrastructure strikes. As of October 8, 2026, the country's energy sector is facing systematic and intensive attacks, forcing the authorities to tighten information security protocols. The ministry emphasizes that any visual information that reaches social media becomes a tool in the hands of the enemy.

The threat of adjustment and tactical risks

Ministry experts point out that even seemingly insignificant footage—whether it is amateur video or a photograph of a plume of smoke—can reveal critical data to the enemy. Specifically, this includes the exact coordinates of the strikes, the scale of the damage caused, and the effectiveness of air defense systems. "This information is used to adjust future attacks," the ministry stated, reminding the public of the impermissibility of disclosing data that could help the enemy deliver a second, more accurate strike on repaired equipment.

Safety of repair crews

Special emphasis is placed on the safety of power engineers working around the clock to support the country's vital functions. Posting footage from incident sites often reveals the positions of specialists performing repairs, making them direct targets. The authorities' call is simple: let professionals do their work without unwanted attention, ensuring the stability of the power grid during wartime. Any leakage of data regarding the movement of repair crews threatens not only the stability of electricity supply but also the lives of the workers themselves.

Contradictory data

There are discrepancies in the coverage of the aftermath of recent strikes. While Ukrainian sources report localized damage to critical infrastructure, Russian state media (TASS), in their summaries from August 25 and prior periods, cite data on massive blackouts across three or four regions of Ukraine simultaneously. The inconsistencies in damage assessment between official Kyiv and external observers point to the use of energy-related topics as a component of information warfare.

At this time, the Ministry of Energy reminds the public that the only reliable sources of information regarding the status of the power system are the official channels of the department. Under the current crisis triggered by a recent strike on an energy hub in Kyiv, which led to power outages and a drop in water pressure, the call for information hygiene remains a priority for Ukraine's national security.