Warning: Unverified Leaflets Found on Approach to Crimean Bridge
False documents, claiming to be originating from the Ministry of Emergencies, are being disseminated at Crimean bridge entrances.
It's been reported that drivers and tourists approaching the Crimean Bridge are encountering suspicious leaflets offering guidelines for emergency situations. These leaflets claim to be issued by EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Crimea, but a law enforcement source has clarified they are not authentic.
Journalists and eyewitnesses state that these leaflet distributors are not connected to official entities, raising concerns for residents and visitors in the region. Veronika Novokreshchennova, a journalist and social media influencer, suggests that people refrain from accepting these questionable leaflets and avoid spreading the information they contain.
Authorities emphasize that all verified notifications are distributed through credible channels, such as EMERCOM of Russia, regional administrations, and official Telegram channels. In the event of an emergency on the bridge, a loudspeaker system ensures that drivers and passengers receive accurate and timely information.
When it comes to emergency notifications in areas under Ukrainian control, citizens and travelers are encouraged to utilize various channels for updates:- Air raid alerts are available through mobile apps like "Air Alert" or via regional government announcements.- Government portals, such as the Ministry of Digital Transformation's Diia platform, provide real-time updates on security situations.- For military-focused communications, PSYOP leaflets may be used, although these are primarily for tactical communications with opposing forces, as indicated by a February 2025 report.
In Russian-occupied Crimea, official notification methods can be less transparent, relying on occupation administration channels or Russian state media, often without independent verification. For updated travel guidance, Visit Ukraine's 2025 advisory cautions tourists to observe air raid protocols and seek specialized insurance products, but does not mention leaflet-based alerts.
Credible security updates in Ukrainian regions near Crimea typically come through digital platforms like regional Telegram channels, siren networks, and radio broadcasts, as well as checkpoint briefings for those entering high-risk zones. No authoritative source in the provided materials confirms leaflet use for civilian emergency alerts near the Crimean Bridge.
- The suspicious leaflets found near the Crimean Bridge are not authentic, as confirmed by a law enforcement source.
- Although PSYOP leaflets might be used for military-focused communications, they do not seem to be used for civilian emergency alerts like the ones found near the Crimean Bridge.
- In contrast to Russian-occupied Crimea, official notification methods in Ukrainian regions near Crimea are more transparent, relying on digital platforms, siren networks, radio broadcasts, and checkpoint briefings.
- Veronika Novokreshchennova, a journalist and social media influencer, advises people to refrain from accepting questionable leaflets and avoid spreading the information they contain.
