KIEV, March 27. /TASS/. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has warned journalists about criminal liability for disseminating reports about shelling attacks and explosions before it is done by official sources.

"We strongly advise journalists to refrain from photo and video shooting. We have civilians who may die because of your publications and live footages," the Strana mass media outlet quoted SBU spokesperson Roksolana Yavorskaya as saying on Sunday.

According to Yavorskaya, foreign journalists have already been warned about criminal liability for such actions.