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Security forces seized the Ural Telegram channels "Lizard" and "Oppositionist."

The day before, the administrator of the Ural Telegram channels "Lizard" and "Oppositionist" Bogdan Bukharin was detained in YekaterinburgSecurity forces confiscated his phone and other equipment, thereby gaining access to the channels.

"If you commented on anything on 'Lizard' or 'Oppositionist,' I strongly recommend deleting all your posts (even though you've already left a digital trace)," сообщил Bukharin.

He clarified that two charges had been filed against him for displaying "extremist" symbols—for posts featuring the FBK and RDC logos. A third such charge could lead to criminal prosecution.

“As you might guess, the Lizard can’t operate under such conditions, so consider it temporarily or permanently finished,” Bogdan Bukharin stated.

He stressed that he does not intend to abandon his beliefs: "I consider Vladimir Putin's policies harmful to Russia. A thief and murderer, as befits a thief and murderer, should be in prison."

He also reported the arrest of his friend Andrei, who has no connection to the Yasheritsa or Oppositionist channels. His phone and computer were also confiscated. 

May 21 Bukharin was beaten Twice in one day: according to him, first by a police officer, then by Z-activists. As a result, he was diagnosed with a concussion and hearing loss.

The Telegram channel "Lizard" published news from the Urals, including reports on protests and drone attacks. Last week, in particular, it рассказал about recruiting schoolchildren from Bashkortostan to the drone assembly plant, and at the end of May, about the victory in the primaries of the Orenburg branch of United Russia одержР° Р » a veteran of the SVO, accused of shooting civilians Buchi.

The Telegram channel "Oppositionist" published memes and the author's personal opinions on various issues.