Interesting Russian Moves

https://www.zdnet.com/article/russia-to-disconnect-from-the-internet-as-part-of-a-planned-test/
And......
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/russia-bans-its-military-from-using-smartphones-2019-02-19
With Putin's recent threats, I'm hoping all of this isn't as ominous as it sounds.

Actually, I have no problem with #2 and I consider it to be very good OPSEC!

In a recent NATO exercise cell phones were found to be a security risk to the troops using them even tho they were morale boosters for the troops (contact with family and friends).

as mentioned, #2 is just good OPSEC! I know for a fact in most sensitive area over here mobile phones are either left at the front gate OUTSIDE the base .. or you aint getting in !

As much as I'd like to weigh in on this topic .... i doubt this discussion would survive long in CH

There are lockers in front of every building. You'd be amazed at the number of phones, 2-3 deep. No locks, except for a few sensitive phones. No one steals phones, 6 years and not once has my phone been stolen. Just don't bring your phone in the building.

Having worked in many secure environments, both before and after the advent of cell phones, I just see this a something that even a blind squirrel could figure out.