Russian authorities reportedly order state-run TV stations not to cover Moscow drone attacks

The Russian authorities prohibited employees of multiple TV stations from covering the drone attacks that hit Moscow on Monday morning, the independent news site The Insider has reported, citing knowledgeable sources.

According to one of the outlet’s sources, the government instructed channels belonging to the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) not to report on the attacks just 15 minutes before the 11:00 news report was set to air on Monday morning. The stations’ 10:00 news broadcasts did mention the attacks.

Another source said that the channel RBC-TV prepared a detailed segment on the drone attack that it ultimately did not air.