Asymmetrical warfare

[Ajax]

Historically, before a war commenced in earnest, communication systems were usually the first thing to be targeted in order to disrupt the planning of counter attacks. We all know this very well.
Recently we have seen the removal of information from media sharing platforms, content makers have been demonetised or banned, increase in fact checking, reports of fake news and this sort of thing. We have also seen the introduction of new laws which were to combat harassment but are so broad in their terms that they are flexible to catch any kind of speech, if the powers that be wish it.
So my question is: does anyone else wonder if this disruption to the free flow of information could be the first sign of asymmetrical warfare being waged?
I appreciate your time in responding to this.