diff --git a/src/log.c b/src/log.c
index 6e2bb3b5..f66c2805 100644
--- a/src/log.c
+++ b/src/log.c
@@ -122,6 +122,9 @@ void log_debug(void)
 	}
 	log_open();
 
+	/* Also toggle silent mode (progress) */
+	log_silent();
+
 	logit(LOG_NOTICE, "Debug mode %s", debug ? "enabled" : "disabled");
 }