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In 2026, disinformation remains a critical issue in Ukraine, with numerous instances of hoaxes spread by Russian propaganda. The Ukrainian government and military forces have consistently exposed false claims, such as alleged massive army casualties, and non-existent strikes on Belarusian civilians. Additionally, misleading information about radioactive materials used in Kyiv's defenses and fabricated reports on Ukraine's actions near nuclear facilities have been thoroughly debunked. To counter these hoaxes, Ukrainian authorities continue to leverage media platforms to inform and educate both the national and international communities, stressing the importance of vigilance against misinformation.
What are some recent hoaxes involving the Ukrainian army?
Recently, false claims have included exaggerations of Ukrainian army casualties and fake reports of strikes on civilian targets. Ukrainian authorities have actively debunked these disinformation efforts, providing accurate information to combat the spread of false narratives.
How is Ukraine responding to Russian disinformation campaigns?
Ukraine is addressing Russian disinformation through vigilant monitoring and public communication. By swiftly debunking hoaxes and ensuring transparency, Ukrainian authorities aim to mitigate the impact of misinformation on public perception and international relations.
What is the impact of disinformation on the perception of the Ukraine conflict?
Disinformation can distort perceptions of the Ukraine conflict, influencing both domestic and international viewpoints. By spreading false narratives, misinformation aims to create confusion and undermine public trust in factual reporting about the events unfolding in Ukraine.
How do false claims about radioactive materials arise?
False claims about radioactive materials have surfaced as part of a broader strategy of disinformation. Such claims are intended to incite fear and distrust among the public, but Ukrainian authorities have countered these hoaxes with factual rebuttals and evidence-based communication.
Why is it important to address fakes about Ukraine on a global scale?
Addressing hoaxes on a global scale is critical to maintaining international support for Ukraine and ensuring accurate global understanding of the conflict's dynamics. Misinformation undermines international efforts to support Ukraine and skews the perception of its geopolitical situation.
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Presidential Administration says Russian secret service fabricated Poroshenko's alleged letters of 2007 to Russian FSB The alleged copies of President Petro Poroshenko's letters to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), dated February 2007, with promise not to act against Russia spread by Georgian Rustavi-2 TV channel are a fake. 42 674 1 043
Many of videos on social media showing conflicts with representatives of TCR were filmed on TOT - Ground Forces The Ground Forces claim that a significant part of the content with conflicts depicting AFU servicemen, allegedly serving in the TCR and conflicts with them was filmed in the occupied territories. 24 026 246
"They put plastic bag on Panov's head and choked him. His swollen face, lips, and heavy breathing leave no doubts," - journalist on interrogation of Panov FSB officers published a video of "interrogation" of Yevhen Panov which can only serve as evidence of a crime committed by themselves. 115 854 218 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea
Enemy shoots and distributes fake videos with inhumane treatment of "Ukrainian military" to "Russian captives" - Zaluzhnyi In order to discredit the Ukrainian defense forces, the enemy shoots and distributes fake videos with the inhumane treatment of allegedly "Ukrainian military" to "Russian captives". 24 426 213 Previously in trend: War
Facebook removes over 160 Ukrainian accounts for spreading fakes Facebook has stopped the activity of a number of accounts and groups that were engaged in coordinated disinformation campaigns in Ukraine. 10 844 181
CCD has warned of new Russian IPSOs: Second front from Belarus, illegitimacy of Zelenskyy, "forced" mobilisation The Centre for Countering Disinformation has predicted how Russian disinformation campaigns will develop next week. 13 957 151
Facebook removes fake accounts from Thailand, Russia, Ukraine, Honduras Соцсеть Facebook заявляет, что удалила 294 персональных аккаунта и 1509 страниц, зарегистрированных из Украины, России, Таиланда и Гондураса в рамках противодействия "координированному неаутентичному поведению". 3 991 124
Associated Press fired journalist who reported that Russian missile had landed in Poland The Associated Press has fired reporter James LaPorte, who provided false information about the fall of a missile in Poland. 11 808 119
Ukrainians need to learn to filter off fake news and question information, - US Ambassador Yovanovitch It is crucial for Ukrainians to develop skills in filtering off untruthful information and critical thinking abilities. 24 282 116
Polish, Russian media spread fake statement on genocide by Ukraine's deputy PM. SCREENSHOT Certain Polish and Russian media have spread a fake statement by Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze regarding the Volyn tragedy. 59 740 114
Kremlin started spreading fake news a year before Kerch Strait incident to mitigate public response, EU commissioner says EU Security Commissioner Julian King said Russia had paved the way for its decision to fire on and board two artillery ships and a tug boat through the dissemination of fake news. 14 073 110 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade
Russia is spreading fake about mythical conflict between military and political leadership of Ukraine in order to divide Ukrainians - Maliar Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Maliar disproved fakes about the conflict between the highest bodies of the military-political leadership of Ukraine. 6 741 98 Previously in trend: War
Kremlin-sponsored Channel One apologizes for fake story about Euromaidan anniversary Russian propaganda TV Channel One offered apologies for showing Belarusian citizen as a poor Ukrainian activist in its fake story about Ukraine's Maidan anniversary. 12 965 91
Russians spread fake news about Ukrainian government’s intention to mobilize 80% of men, - Stratcom of AFU The enemy is conducting another information operation aimed at disrupting the mobilization. Information is being spread that 80% of men are going to be mobilized in Ukraine. 8 729 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Pro-Kremlin propaganda circulates fake about "thousands" of NATO tanks in Europe, - Euvsdisinfo. INFOGRAPHICS This past week, the pro-Kremlin propaganda actively spread disinformation claiming that the United States had allegedly deployed "thousands" of tanks in Europe to prepare for a NATO offensive against Russia. 32 511 89
Russians invented fake about transportation of shells to HIMARS in trams Rustem Klupov, a veteran of military intelligence, a participant in the First Chechen War and a Hero of the Russian Federation, told how Ukrainians allegedly transport ammunition to HIMARS by public transport. 9 348 87
Fake news about alleged massive Russian offensive in Sumy region is being spread on social media. There are no enemy strike groups near region’s borders - RMA Once again, the enemy is spreading information on social media about an alleged massive offensive by Russian troops in Sumy region. 5 689 84
Information about 1.7 million dead and missing Ukrainian servicemen in war against Russia is fake, - CCD Pro-Kremlin propaganda outlets are spreading claims that Russian hackers have hacked into the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff database and obtained information about "1.7 million Ukrainian military personnel killed or missing" during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 5 230 82 Previously in trend: Russian fake news
Zelensky reacted to fake about hospitalization: 44 is not 70. VIDEO The President of Ukraine noted that Ukrainians will resist the Russian Federation, no matter what happens to him. 15 653 79
Russia has announced shelling of villages in Belgorod region by Ukraine The governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, accused Ukraine of shelling the village of Golovchino. It is reported that one resident was injured in the shelling and was treated on the spot. 22 956 77 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
NATO accused Russia of escalating disinformation campaign NATO accused Russia of escalating a disinformation campaign since the Kremlin's 2014 seizure of Ukraine's Crimea region, saying Russian websites such as Sputnik and RT had posted false stories. 14 084 70 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Website has been created to dismantle and explode myths of Russian propaganda about Azov Activists analyzed the main myths about Azov and refuted each of them, based on a large evidence base: facts, photos and videos, references to real events, and quotes from well-known researchers, politicians, and religious figures about Azov. 7 453 70 Previously in trend: War
Russia plans stage attack by Ukrainian military as pretext for invading Ukraine, - US State Department According to US intelligence, Russia plans to stage attacks by the Ukrainian military as a pretext for a new invasion of Ukraine. In one scenario, Russian intelligence could create a fake video of the victims. 19 732 69 Previously in trend: War
In Poland, fake about attack by Ukrainians on Poles was spread. In fact, Georgians attacked. VIDEO The Warsaw police denied information about a fight between Ukrainians and Poles, which was spread by the Polish media at the behest of Russian propaganda. 16 748 66
Ukrainian oligarch Taruta participated in fake hearing in US Congress, - US media The fake hearing was organized by a lobbyist on behalf of Taruta and broadcast by a Ukrainian TV channel. 38 809 63
Message of Russian propaganda about destruction of HIMARS is fake, - JF press center Russian propagandists are actively spreading false reports about the alleged destruction of the American HIMARS artillery system. 16 734 62 Previously in trend: War
Information about "investigations" into First Lady Zelenska is Russian fake – NABU and SAPO Russian and pro-Russian media are spreading a wave of disinformation regarding alleged "investigations" into the wife of the President of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. This information is untrue. 8 219 68 Previously in trend: Russian fake news
Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation claims that Ukrainians allegedly fired at Derhachi in Kharkiv region, and those who "played dead" were paid $25 The Ministry of Defense of the aggressor state refuses to recognize the atrocities of its soldiers and tries to accuse Ukraine of creating fakes. 11 540 59 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine did not ban entry of citizens of Russian Federation - Center for Combating Disinformation denied yet another fake The Center for Combating Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine refutes fakes regarding the ban on entry into Ukraine from the Russian Federation. 9 028 58 Previously in trend: War
APC shown in Russian fake news on "SBU disarming Right Sector’s base" pops up in occupied Donetsk. PHOTOS Last July, the pro-Kremlin propaganda media spread fake news about the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) commandos allegedly storming the base of the Right Sector volunteers. The BTR-80 armored personnel carrier which had been shown in the staged story of the Russian propagandists was recently captured on camera in occupied Donetsk. 35 764 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russians cut pork on Koran and burned it, pretending to be Ukrainian soldiers - Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned about another fake of occupiers. PHOTOS The Russian invaders filmed a video in which they pretend to be soldiers of the Armed Forces and butcher pork on the Koran, thereby insulting Islam and discrediting Ukraine. 14 359 56 Previously in trend: War
SSU: Russia’s special services are preparing to staging war crimes against civilians in Kursk region to accuse Ukraine of it Russian special services want to use the situation in the Kursk region to accuse the Ukrainian Defense Forces of alleged war crimes. 4 250 56 Previously in trend: War
Trumpist Greene says protests in Kyiv are due to Zelenskyy’s refusal to sign peace deal with Russia Trumpist congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her anti-Ukrainian statements, has spread disinformation that the protests in Kyiv are allegedly because President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to sign a peace deal with Russia. 6 284 55 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Unknown people collect information from Ukrainian citizens using Umerov’s fake telegram channel, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence warns that fake telegram channels belonging to Defence Minister Rustem Umerov have appeared on Telegram and are being used to collect information from Ukrainians. 7 906 55
Russians intensified spread of fakes about alleged "offensive" of Defense Forces, - StratCom of Armed Forces of Ukraine Russian occupation forces are intensifying their information and psychological operations. 13 295 53 Previously in trend: War
Information about "surrender" of Ukrainian Marines is Kremlin fake: "Do not believe Horde's evil". The information about the "surrender" of Ukrainian Marines published by the Russian mass media is a hoax. 32 031 51 Previously in trend: War
Mobilization in Poltava region is slowing down due to Russian psyop - regional TCR Mobilization in Poltava region is slowing down due to distrust in the representatives of the Territorial Center for Recruitment (TCR) and Social Support (SS). 8 183 51
Russian special services have created network of fake accounts for Syrskyi to discredit him, - Centre for Countering Disinformation Russian special services have created a network of fake accounts for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. Russia is spreading false information about the situation at the front and about the Commander-in-Chief in order to influence the military. 2 822 50
Russia did not seize Caesar self-propelled artillery units in Ukraine - General Staff of France The General Staff of the French Armed Forces called the information that Russia had seized the Caesar self-propelled artillery units in Ukraine fake. 18 642 48 Previously in trend: War
SBU prevented provocation on ethnic minority grounds organized by Russia in Odesa, - SBU Chief of Staff Tkachuk The Security Service of Ukraine managed to prevent fake protests of allegedly "suppressed Bulgarian minority" in Odesa before Easter that were orchestrated by masterminds from Russia. 35 049 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Kremlin organisation "ASD" discredits Ukraine, its top leadership, citizens and leaders of allied countries - media. DOCUMENT The journalists investigated the leak of internal documents of the Social Design Agency (SDA) and found that the organisation, run by Russian political strategist Ilya Gambashidze, uses disinformation to discredit Ukraine, its top leadership and citizens, as well as the leaders of Western... 9 801 45 Previously in trend: War
Rospropaganda spreads fakes that there will allegedly be no counteroffensive of AFU -CCD Russian propaganda denies the possibility of a counteroffensive by the Ukrainian military. 8 466 44 Previously in trend: War
Russian propaganda tells that Ukraine is allegedly preparing to shoot down a "radioactive missile" over Chornobyl Russian propaganda is spreading reports that Ukraine has allegedly completed "technical preparations for a "dirty bomb" provocation". 6 931 43 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine Mission to OSCE slams "fake narratives" in Putin's article The Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) drew the attention of participating states to the concept of sovereignty offered by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his latest op-ed filled with fake narratives on Ukraine. 8 424 43
Media report NABU probing Flamingo missile production. Bureau denies The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) denied that it is investigating Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile. 3 619 41 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s missile program NABU investigation into Flamingo missile manufacturer
Russian Telegram channels spread fake about burying Ukrainian evaders alive - CCD Russian propaganda resources disseminate a video in which an employee of the Zhytomyr TCR and SS allegedly "buries" an evader. 9 031 40
Information about alleged 108 dead soldiers in brigade in Avdiivka direction on Christmas Eve is fake, - General Staff The General Staff refutes another fake by Russian propagandists, which they have been actively spreading online. It is about the alleged "death of 108 defenders" in the Avdiivka sector on Christmas Eve. 14 573 39 Previously in trend: War
Rumours about defeat and enormous losses of 120th TDF brigade in Donetsk region are lie - brigade’s press centre Emotional messages are actively spreading on social media that the 120th Brigade of the TDF has allegedly been defeated in one of the areas. 13 846 37 Previously in trend: War
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