russian propaganda has launched a wave of disinformation about the alleged preparation of a “Ukrainian chemical provocation” to discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces.<\/p>\n
russian occupation structures in Kharkiv region are spreading statements about the alleged arrival of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s radiation, chemical and biological protection to Izium and the preparation of a “terrorist act” using chemical substances from January 6 to 8.<\/p>\n
This campaign may be an example of the classic tactic of “information alibi”. russia may in advance attribute to Ukraine actions that it itself systematically resorts to, creating an information cover for possible own provocations or crimes.<\/p>\n
A separate element of manipulation is the appeal to religious themes. The invented provocation is tied to the dates of “Orthodox Christmas”. In this way, the enemy is trying to create a negative image of Ukraine and turn the population against the Ukrainian state.<\/p>\n
The statements of russian occupation structures are not supported by any evidence and are an element of information warfare. However, the facts of the use of chemical substances by russian troops have been repeatedly documented by the Ukrainian side and international organizations, and russia itself is under sanctions for the use of chemical weapons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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