Prior to a tactical operation you are giving an interview to a reporter when he asks

He asks about a vehicle accident he saw earlier in the afternoon in another part of your base camp that did not involve you or your unit in any way.
For this, the appropriate response should be I don't have any direct knowledge about the accident, so I can't discuss it or answer your question.
By being honest, you won't become a hindrance to the investigation rather than being a know it all in order to obtain a little bit of fame.

Both the han and the roman empire decline as a result of social unrest during their collapse.