Air raid warning system changed in Sumy region

Since August 7, a differentiated air raid warning system has been introduced in Sumy Oblast. It provides for the activation of a signal only in areas that are under immediate threat.

The head of the regional military administration, Oleg Grigorov, reported this.

“In response to requests from communities and businesses, we initiated a zonal air raid alarm system. In cooperation with the central authorities, we were able to implement this approach,” Grigorov noted.

The new system operates according to updated algorithms, taking into account the direction of movement of the air threat, which allows for more prompt and accurate information to be provided to residents.

According to the head of the OVA, during long-term alarms – 12-15 hours a day – the regional alert had a negative impact on the work of businesses, medical and educational institutions. The zonal approach allows to reduce the load, while maintaining security in the regions under threat.

Let us recall that the head of the subcommittee on cyber security, Oleksandr Fedienko, reported that in the context of the rising threat from Russian kamikaze drones, the Verkhovna Rada is considering the idea of temporarily disabling mobile Internet in certain regions and mandatory identification of mobile subscribers.

At the same time, not all experts agree with the need for such steps. Electronic warfare specialist Sergei Beskrestnov noted that mobile communications in themselves are not used for direct control of “shaheds.” However, he acknowledged that mobile Internet can help drones transmit data, navigate in space, and coordinate actions.

Opponents of the idea of restrictions believe that turning off mobile communications will make life more difficult for ordinary citizens, but will not be a decisive factor in the fight against drones. Some military experts also argue that the mobile network is an auxiliary, but not a critical tool for adjusting the actions of drones.

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