Bot networks. Online propaganda. “Troll farms”.
Hostile governments, and ideological factions spend millions to flood your news and social media with known untruths about what’s happening in Ukraine.
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5 fakes of the war in Ukraine
5 fakes of the war in Ukraine including:
#1. “Celebrating the war”. Video claims to show Russian soldiers dancing before heading to the frontline in Ukraine. In reality, dancing was in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
#2. “Russian jets launching attacks” – False. Video is from video game “Arma-3”.
#3. “Formation of jets over an urban areas” – Not from war in Ukraine. Video is from a 2020 Moscow air show.
#4. “German news shows hundreds of Russian soldiers allegedly parachuting over the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv” – False. Old video from Russia (2016).
FAKE: Ukrainian forces shelled Vesela Hora on 23 February 2022
There is no evidence of Vesela Hora being shelled by the Ukrainian army
FAKE: All calls will be recorded, social media will monitor communication
This claim has been shared in several waves in at least three countries, but it is nothing more than an attempt at inducing panic
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