russian propaganda has intensified disinformation about \u201cUkrainian chemical weapons,\u201d spreading a false claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly preparing a \u201cchemical provocation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f russia\u2019s ministry of defense has accused Ukraine of planning a \u201cterrorist attack\u201d involving the detonation of 550 tons of ammonia in Novotroitske, located in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk region.<\/p>\n
This is a textbook example of the \u201cinformation alibi\u201d tactic: russia preemptively blames Ukraine for actions it may be planning to carry out itself. Such fakes can be used as informational cover for real terrorist attacks or provocations on occupied territories.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f At the same time, the russian ministry of defense has once again accused Ukraine of systematically using chemical weapons \u2014 without presenting any credible evidence.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The renewed focus on \u201cUkrainian chemical weapons\u201d is likely linked to the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on July 7 against the command of russia\u2019s radiation, chemical, and biological defense forces for their use of chemical weapons. Instead of accepting responsibility for its own crimes, tussia is attempting to shift attention onto Ukraine.<\/p>\n
russia\u2019s statements lack any objective evidence and contradict documented facts. In reality, it is russian forces that have repeatedly used chemical weapons against Ukrainian defenders \u2014 as confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff and international bodies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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