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  "path": "/news/russia/165821-russian-military-telegram-frontline-operations/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-11T14:37:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "Telegram remains the primary communication tool for Russian soldiers engaged in the special military operation (SMO), according to serviceman Platon Mamatov. The soldier emphasized that the messenger is used for coordination between units, sharing intelligence data, targeting enemy positions, monitoring operational outcomes, and managing logistics.\nOfficial Statements vs Soldier Reports\n\nThe statements came in response to Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, who expressed skepticism about frontline communications relying on Telegram or other messengers.\n\"It is hard to imagine frontline communication being ensured via Telegram or any messenger, but specialists should assess the situation,\" Peskov said.",
  "title": "Russian Soldiers Call Telegram 'Indispensable' for Frontline Operations"
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