The Center has recorded an intensification of russian information operations aimed at destabilizing the situation in Ukraine. In particular, the enemy is increasing efforts to recruit Ukrainians to carry out acts of sabotage.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Curators from russian intelligence services are luring Ukrainians\u2014 including teenagers\u2014into subversive activities via social media, using promises of quick money or blackmail. This includes arson attacks on military vehicles or terrorist acts targeting administrative buildings.<\/p>\n
In parallel, a large-scale information campaign is being conducted online to sow division and demoralize Ukrainian society. One of the main themes of the destructive narratives being pushed into Ukraine\u2019s information space is mobilization. Bot activity is often exposed by absurd phrases like \u201cimmersed in beads,\u201d which result from machine translation into Ukrainian.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The enemy is also actively using AI technologies. AI-generated images of alleged Ukrainian soldiers may be used to identify audiences that russian intelligence services can more easily manipulate.<\/p>\n
Maintain good information hygiene online and do not fall for enemy manipulations.<\/p>\n