diff --git a/social/handlers_telegram/base.py b/social/handlers_telegram/base.py
index 10e1956..dcf2380 100644
--- a/social/handlers_telegram/base.py
+++ b/social/handlers_telegram/base.py
@@ -52,5 +52,7 @@ async def validate_group(update: Update, context: CustomContext):
     logger.info("Validation message received")
     with db():
         approve_telegram_group(update)
-    res = await update.effective_message.delete()
-    logger.info(f"Validation message handled, delete status = {res}")
+    try:
+        await update.effective_message.delete()
+    except Exception:
+        logger.exception("Failed to delete message")