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The Center for Counteracting Misinformation (CCD) reports ongoing Russian propaganda efforts, including May 9 campaigns across 10 countries such as China and India. Recently, drones reached critical Russian military units, like the Zvezda facility in Stavropol Krai. CCD provides clarity on misinformation about alleged Russian advances in Sumy and Kharkiv regions and reassuringly denies major border breakthroughs. CCD also refutes Russian mobilization rumors in Odesa and highlights the inaccuracies of Kremlin claims on incursions from Kursk. Despite tensions, no CDU orders were issued to hold Kursk during political shifts. Government warnings urge vigilance around May 8-9 due to potential airstrikes, showcasing the need for ongoing disinformation counteraction.

How is the Center for Counteracting Misinformation addressing Russian propaganda?

The Center actively debunks false narratives spread by Russian propaganda, including fake mobilization orders and fabricated military developments. It plays a crucial role in informing the public and maintaining the integrity of information.

What measures has the CCD taken regarding misinformation on drone attacks in Russia?

The CCD provides timely updates on drone attacks in Russia, such as those near critical facilities like Smolensk Aviation Plant. They clarify misinformation by providing factual accounts and preventing propaganda from influencing public perception.

Is there any truth to the claims of Russian advances in Sumy and Kharkiv?

No, the CCD has confirmed that while Russian activities have increased in certain regions like Sumy and Kharkiv, current intelligence does not support any active offensive operations or substantial territorial advances by Russian forces in these areas.

What are the CCD's current concerns regarding security alerts during national holidays?

The CCD emphasizes heightened awareness around national holidays like May 8-9 due to potential increased threats, urging the public to heed air alarm signals and stay informed about possible domestic and regional security issues.

How does CCD address misleading claims of Ukrainian military directives?

CCD consistently counters misinformation regarding military directives, such as false claims about holding positions for political events or suspicious mobilization efforts, ensuring that the public receives accurate and reliable military information.

What are the CCD's views on the strategic impact of drone warfare?

CCD acknowledges the strategic implications of drone warfare, noting drone attacks on key Russian installations, and emphasizes the necessity to counter misinformation that downplays the effectiveness and purposes of these strategic operations.

How does the CCD handle disinformation regarding foreign military involvement in Ukraine?

CCD actively refutes disinformation about foreign military aid or intervention claims that might distort public perception or incite unnecessary panic, maintaining focus on authentic engagements and diplomatic relations.

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propaganda Russia conducts propaganda campaigns for May 9 in ten countries, including China and India - CCD By May 9, the Russian Federation is holding propaganda campaigns in 10 countries, including Indonesia, South Africa, India, China, Tanzania, and others. 1 055 19 Previously in trend: 9th May in Russia

Part of Zvezda space reconnaissance system in Stavropol Krai of Russian Federation Drones reach military unit of Russian space intelligence in Stavropol Krai - CCD Unidentified drones have reached the "Zvezda" facility in the Stavropol Krai. This is one of the main stations of the Russian space electronic intelligence, a centre for the analysis of space information. 4 751 16 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Russian offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv regions. What the CCD says Currently, there is no talk of Russian offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv - CCD The Russian occupation forces have intensified their activities in the direction of Sumy and Kharkiv regions. It is too early to talk about an offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv. 1 942 11

Enemy tries to break through the border in Sumy region There was no massive breakthrough of border between Novenke and Zhuravka in Sumy region. Enemy is trying to act in single groups, - CCD On March 8, 2025, information about a massive breakthrough of the Russian Armed Forces on the border of Sumy region was spread on the Internet. 2 966 28 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Russia is not advancing from the Kursk region. Putin lied Ruscists are not advancing from Kursk region; there was only attempt by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) to infiltrate – CCD Kremlin dictator Putin's statement about Russian troops crossing the border into Ukraine in the Kursk region and launching a large-scale offensive is not true. 3 444 14 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian drones attacked Rostov-on-Don At night in Rostov, drones attacked important military facilities - CCD. VIDEO The explosions during the nighttime attack in Rostov region occurred in an area with important military facilities, including airfields and the headquarters of the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation. 5 926 8

Strengthening of mobilization in Odesa: CCD denies Russian fake "Order" of National Police to strengthen mobilization and search for 18-year-olds in Odesa is fake of Russian propaganda – CCD Russian propaganda has created and spread a fake document, allegedly issued by the Main Department of the National Police in Odesa region, which allegedly orders law enforcement officers to "intensify the search for persons subject to mobilization" in Odesa, including 18-year-olds. 21 610 19 Previously in trend: mobilization

Новошахтинський НПЗ призупинив роботу Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Russia suspended operations after drone attack, Russians report equipment damage - CCD The oil refinery in Novoshakhtynsk, located in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, has temporarily stopped working. 2 891 8

UAV attack on Smolensk on 21 January Drones attacked Smolensk Aviation Plant at night - CCD On the night of 21 January, the Smolensk Aviation Plant was attacked. 6 860 14

strikes on Russia on 10 January Camouflaged military facilities attacked in Rostov and Leningrad regions of Russia, - CCD On the night of Friday, 10 January, the Rostov and Leningrad regions of the Russian Federation were attacked by drones. The strikes were aimed at camouflaged Russian military facilities. 5 770 8

Kursk region AFU did not receive any orders to hold Kursk until Trump’s inauguration – Head of CCD Kovalenko The Armed Forces of Ukraine did not receive any orders to hold Kursk until after Donald Trump's inauguration in order to "exchange it later." This information, which is being circulated in the media, is not true. 2 170 8

коваленко,андрій Russia is trying to use closure of embassies to fuel panic in Ukraine - CCD According to the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andrii Kovalenko, Russians are trying to fuel panic after the announcement that several embassies in Kyiv were closed to visitors. 4 202 12

Росіяни атакували балістикою інфраструктуру Шосткинської громади Сумщини CCD on possibility of massive shelling of Ukraine: Russia has prepared stockpiles of missiles, aircraft and ships The head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation of the National Defence and Security Council of Ukraine, Andrii Kovalenko, commented on the US Embassy's warning about possible shelling of Ukrainian territory. 3 488 8

Росія накопичила ракети Russians have everything ready for massive shelling of Ukraine, missiles are stockpiled, aviation has practiced launch tactics - CCD Currently, Russian troops have accumulated a sufficient number of missiles for another massive shelling of Ukrainian territory. 13 915 29

ракети Russia is stockpiling missiles at airfields and may launch new mass attack - CCD The enemy is amassing missiles at strategic aviation airfields. 11 066 48

Google виправив ситуацію із картами Google has fixed situation with maps: Ukrainian military facilities are no longer displayed, - CCD Google has corrected the situation with the maps on which it "highlighted" Ukrainian positions. 1 406 5

Дрони атакували порт у Каспійську Drones attacked port in Russian Kaspiysk - CCD. VIDEO Drones have attacked the Republic of Dagestan in the Russian Federation for the first time. The port was attacked. 14 888 33

Росія залучає до війни війська КНДР Russians train DPRK military to use drones, - CCD The Russians are currently training military and officers from the DPRK in modern warfare. 1 764 14

Найманці КНДР почали злагодження на Курщині DPRK’s first troops have already come under fire in Kursk region - CDC North Korean troops have already clashed with the AFU in the Kursk region. It has become known that the DPRK forces have already come under fire. 10 137 25

google maps показав українські позиції Google has shown location of Ukrainian military systems on maps - CCD Google "burned" Ukrainian positions on maps, showing the location of our military systems. The enemy is already distributing these images. 24 801 75

Фейк про набір польських військових для роботи в ТЦК та СП Russians spreading fake on behalf of UNITED24 that Ukraine planning to involve Polish military personnel to work in TCRSS - CCD. VIDEO Russian propaganda is spreading a fake video on behalf of the UNITED24 platform claiming that Ukraine plans to engage Polish military personnel in December 2024 to work in the TCRSS. 4 930 13

горить склад боєприпасів у Тверській області Missiles for "Grad", "Iskanders" and North Korean KN23 were stored at warehouse in Tver region, - CCD At the ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver region of the Russian Federation, which detonated after a nighttime drone attack, Russians stored missiles for "Grad", "Iskanders" and North Korean KN23 ballistic missiles. 10 343 47

гес,київська No threats to Kyiv HPP dam - CCD There is no threat to the Kyiv HPP dam as a result of the Russian strike. 6 463 24 Previously in trend: War

Обстановка у Торецьку Information about Russians entering Toretsk is not true - CCD Since the morning of July 30, 2024, information has been spreading on social media that Russian troops have allegedly entered Toretsk, Donetsk region, and that fighting is already taking place in the city. 3 862 32 Previously in trend: War

ЦПД зробили прогноз щодо російських ІПСО 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. 13 736 151 War in Ukraine

Хто контролює Вовчанськ? Information about alleged occupation of Vovchansk does not correspond to reality - Center for countering disinformation Today, May 15, a message is spreading in the Ukrainian information space about the alleged full occupation of the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region by Russian troops. 4 673 33 Previously in trend: War

фейк,росія,дезінформація 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. 8 869 40 War in Ukraine

цпд TikTok has blocked 24 pro-Russian channels, including Shariy’s account - Center for Countering Disinformation The social network TikTok started blocking channels that spread Russian disinformation. 2 623 16 Incidents

олександр,сирський 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. 2 688 50 War in Ukraine

коваленко,андрій Andrii Kovalenko becomes new head of Center for Countering Disinformation – decree President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Andrii Kovalenko as head of the Center for Countering Disinformation. 4 687 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

шабунін One of EU’s conditions for negotiations on Ukraine’s membership is abolition of "Lozovyi’s amendments" - Shabunin In order to negotiate accession to the EU, Ukraine must amend the legislation that allows for procedural delays and imposes unrealistic limits on the timing of pre-trial investigations into corruption cases. We are talking about the so-called Lozovyi’s amendments. 105 108 24 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

центр,протидії,цпд Russians launched fake about use of "Azov" and "Kraken" battalions to suppress protests in France, - CCD The enemy is spreading a fake message that NATO is considering sending Azov and Kraken battalions to France to quell protests. 4 391 22 War in Ukraine

бєлгород Information in Italian newspaper about submarine "Belhorod" with atomic torpedo is manipulative, - CCD The Italian newspaper La Repubblica spread information manipulation about the movement of the Russian submarine Belgorod, which was picked up by other world media. 8 098 21 Previously in trend: War

зсу 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. 8 338 44 Previously in trend: War

фейк,провокація Rospropaganda spreads fake about "armed Ukrainian refugees" in Great Britain, - Center for countering disinformation The British publication Daily Mail published an article about the fact that armed migrants entered Great Britain through the English Channel. 3 545 24 Previously in trend: War

зерно Food crisis is one of Russia's blackmail levers, - Center for Counteracting Disinformation Russian mass media baselessly accuse Ukraine of causing the global food crisis and at the same time refer to UN data. 714 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

кременчук Strikes of Russian Federation on civilian objects are not accuracy errors, but aimed fire aimed at terrorizing Ukrainians, - CCD The Russian army carries out targeted missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. 3 524 12 Previously in trend: War

віза 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. 8 940 58 Previously in trend: War

пропаганда,фейк,путін Rospropaganda is desperately trying to create impression that whole world is calling on Ukraine to surrender to Kremlin, - CCD Russian propaganda is manipulating the statement of the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom Liz Trass about the return of Ukraine to the talks. 5 800 11 Previously in trend: War

вибух,донецьк Russians fire at occupied Donetsk to motivate locals to fight against Ukraine, - Center of counteraction to disinformation The reports spread by the propaganda about the shelling of occupied Donetsk by the Ukrainian army are misinformation to discredit the Armed Forces. 3 619 17 Previously in trend: War

женщины,всу Rospropagandaists spread fake about mobilization of women in Ukraine, currently, there is no such need, - Center for Countering Disinformation Several pro-Russian telegram channels have distributed a photo of the document, which deals with the organization of events for the registration of women aged 18 to 60. 5 400 29 Previously in trend: War

пропаганда FSB admits that Russia is losing information war - CCD To "properly zombie" the Russian special services created an action plan for propaganda in the occupied territories, which eventually failed. 14 186 17 Previously in trend: War

кремль Kremlin is spreading fake that foreign companies continue to do business in Russia - CCD Russian propaganda spreads the fake that foreign companies continue to do business in Russia and are looking for ways to circumvent restrictions to trade with the Russian Federation. 4 178 34 War in Ukraine

буча,вбивство Russia is preparing provocations in Kostiantynivka according to "Bucha scenario", - Center for Counteracting Disinformation The Kremlin media is lying that Ukrainian soldiers will "disguise themselves in the uniform of the Russian army with white armbands" and "shoot" Kostiantynivka residents in the Donetsk region on camera. 7 508 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

скабеева Propagandists prepare Russians for capitulation and defeat in war, - Center for Counteracting Misinformation Russian propagandists began to change their rhetoric. 40 110 93 Previously in trend: War

цпд National Security and Defense Council called "non-flying weather" manipulation at parades in Russia The Center for Combating Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called the cancellation of the aviation part of the May 9 parade in Russia due to "bad weather" a manipulation. 11 474 13 World

цпд Ukrainians urged not to ignore air alarm on May 8 and 9 The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine calls on the eve and during May 8-9 to be especially attentive to air alarm signals. 16 217 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

рубль Authorities of Russian Federation publicly admit that defeat in conditions of sanctions waits in near future, - Center of Counteraction to Misinformation The Center of Counteraction to Misinformation analysts say that the restructuring of Russia's economy to new realities is unlikely. 15 934 26 Previously in trend: War

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