Russia's State Duma has put forth a draft law aimed at penalizing Russian soldiers caught using smartphones while engaged in combat in Ukraine. The proposal comes in response to concerns that electronic devices could potentially disclose troops' whereabouts on the battlefield.
The draft law, supported by the State Duma Committee on Defense, categorizes carrying internet-connected cell phones that could reveal the identity or location of Russian forces as a 'gross disciplinary offense.' Offenders could face up to 10 days of arrest for a first offense, with repeated violations potentially resulting in up to 15 days of arrest.
