diff --git a/Corona-Warn-App/proguard-rules.pro b/Corona-Warn-App/proguard-rules.pro
index 963debea2879902c350ddfe929d199fbbecc605c..c5061b216a2ede12f11af5a1a62291482b5d3eea 100644
--- a/Corona-Warn-App/proguard-rules.pro
+++ b/Corona-Warn-App/proguard-rules.pro
@@ -88,6 +88,9 @@
 
 -keep class de.rki.coronawarnapp.server.protocols.internal.** { *; }
 
+# Fixes R8 bug https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/170709331
+# May be removed after newer R8 version is in use and the fix is confirmed
+# Prevents the app from crashing on navigation due to animation resources not being found.
 -keepclassmembers class **.R$* {
        public static <fields>;
 }
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