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There’s probably no media that have not written something about Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces occupying territories so far. Attention to this case is very pleasant, but specialists once again emphasize the importance of “hiding” some specific news (“silence mode”), which someone accidentally violates or does it on purpose for the fast fake fame.

Here are some tips for you to make sure that you don`t harm the information space.

1. Hold on! Euphoria can take over your mind, but don’t let it make decisions for you. The front line changes every second, so you should be prepared for the fact that not all operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be successful at once. Leave your unrealistic expectations for later. And, please, do not “fit” the soldiers in comments on Facebook!
2. Choose wisely. To repost a video of liberation from an anonymous Twitter account or watch the analytics? Of course, it’s up to you, but don’t forget about your responsibility to the combatants. While they are “over there,” we have to take care of their safety “here.” The reports on “unblurred” materials as “dangerous”, because of an uncovered identification source or a detailed shot of the area will help the occupiers to reveal the location of Ukrainian forces.
3. Do not lose vigilance. The war is not over yet, so we have to help in whatever way we can. Donate things to humanitarian aid, hand over Russian books for waste paper, donate blood, offer to buy food at an animal shelter, gather some people to clean up wreckage… There are many ways to help. And don’t ignore air alarms…
4. Make sure everyone gets everything right. Sometimes parents do not share your point of view and consider it is necessary to tell everyone about the liberation. Try to explain them that this will not give a positive result, but will only create spam. Offer them some alternatives, for example, tell them about StandWithUkraine campaign, sign up for the first aid courses, etc.
5. Donate! War is very expensive. Do you remember the legendary Igor Lachen’s fundraising for Bayraktars? The largest amount of contributions was made in the range of 20-50 hryvnias. Just imagine: 15 hryvnias donated every day will speed up the victory several times! Just don’t forget to check who you’re giving money to.

I hope that these tips have convinced you, at least a little, of the need to be conscious. Keep calm and believe in Ukraine!