By Mark Trevelyan Feb 11 (Reuters) - Russia's curbs on the messaging app Telegram could affect battlefield communications as well as prevent soldiers from keeping in touch with their families, critics charged on Wednesday in an angry backlash against the latest restrictions.

Russia’s pro-war military bloggers are up in arms over the Kremlin’s latest move against Telegram. After users across the country reported service disruptions today, February 10, the federal censorship agency,

In Russia, Telegram is increasingly restricted. The messenger also faces fines. But the Telegram CEO does not want to yield to the increased pressure.

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it would "continue to introduce phased restrictions" on Telegram over legal violations. View on euronews

Telegram founder Pavel Durov defended the app's commitment to privacy and free speech as Russia ramps up restrictions, fines, and pressure to push users onto its state-backed MAX messaging service.

Many users reported lagging and slow traffic when using Telegram this week after Russia’s communications watchdog said that the popular messaging app would face greater restrictions because it failed