russia spreads fake claims about alleged “AFU terror” in Huliaipole
russian propaganda resources are spreading false claims about alleged “terror by the Armed Forces of Ukraine” in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.
▫️ The publications circulate an emotional account purportedly from a local woman describing the alleged “seizure” of her home by Ukrainian servicemen and supposed threats to “kill civilians and burn everything in case of retreat.”
▫️ As in other similar cases, no verified evidence is provided to substantiate these claims. The materials rely on anonymous testimonies, without any photo or video evidence, including of the alleged “woman” cited as the source of information.
▫️ The dissemination of such stories has a clear objective — to intimidate the local population and instill fear of Ukrainian servicemen. Through such fabrications, hostile propaganda seeks to justify the criminal actions of the russian army by portraying them as “liberation” from allegedly “brutal” Ukrainian forces.
The systematic replication of such “testimonies” constitutes part of russia’s information warfare against Ukraine.
