MDI: Telegram blocked the Ukrainian intelligence chatbot

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Telegram has blocked a number of official bots, including the Ukrainian intelligence chatbot.

This was announced by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the night of April 29.

The management notes that despite the blocking, the personal data of users is safe.

«Today, the management of the Telegram platform unreasonably blocked a number of official bots that opposed Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, including the «Main Intelligence Bot». This happened against the rules and public statements that the Telegram management publicly declared. Despite the blocking of our bot, your personal data is safe,» the message reads.

The intelligence agency also warns Ukrainians that the Russians are creating bots with similar names, and urges them not to send any personal data to them.

According to unofficial data, on April 28, Telegram also blocked a number of official Ukrainian bots that were used to communicate with the Defense Forces of Ukraine. It is currently unknown whether Telegram will restore the blocked bots.

Earlier it was reported that Ukraine may block Telegram if the leak of information is confirmed. It is possible that the information from the messenger is released to the secret services of the Russian Federation.