Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denies accusations of disclosing secrets: what the photos showed.

According to inkorr.com: Colonel Valentyn Mankov refuted the accusations that he published classified data in his photographs on social media. He noted that this is just a standard Google Map with markings indicating what is strategically important and what is not. The colonel is convinced that this information will not harm the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the front.

'This is an ordinary Google Map, on which I personally marked what is ours and what is not. I showed it as it is. And the Russians are clouding Putin's eyes. Now let them burn in hell. They rush into the settlement, put up a flag, and that’s it. Then, in 10-30 minutes, they die along with that rag and do not say a word.'

Disclosure in military circles

Volunteer Serhii Sternenko attempted to draw attention to this situation by publishing military maps and the colonel's tablets on TikTok and Facebook, which caused a wide resonance among the military. Many experts note that these photographs may contain sensitive information and fall under the protection of 'secret'.

Deleted video

The video with Colonel Mankov's comments about the situation in certain areas has been removed from public access. Experts emphasize that this video could have shown the Delta system, which has restricted access and is intended for internal use.

In this situation, the head of the assault units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine found himself under criticism due to the possible disclosure of military information on social media. However, he rejected these allegations, emphasizing that the information he provided would not harm the operations of the Ukrainian forces.

This situation highlights the importance of caution in the use of social media by military personnel and volunteers, as even seemingly innocent information can pose a security risk. The debate over the balance between transparency and security continues, and each step must be carefully weighed in wartime conditions.