Russian propaganda is spreading disinformation that Ukrainian military personnel are mining high-rise buildings in Kostyantynivka and prohibiting local residents from leaving the city.
Points of attention
- Russian propaganda has been spreading fake news about Ukrainian military personnel mining high-rise buildings in Kostyantynivka to intimidate civilians and discredit Ukraine's Defense Forces.
- The CCD and CIA have debunked these false claims, pointing out the lack of evidence and manipulation tactics used by Russian propagandists.
- Ukraine adheres to international humanitarian law, while Russia is accused of systematically shelling civilian targets, highlighting the stark contrast in actions between the two parties.
The CCD debunked another Russian fake about the alleged "mining of residential buildings in Kostyantynivka"
This is a typical example of an information operation aimed at discrediting the Defense Forces of Ukraine and intimidating the civilian population.
The Russian side does not provide any evidence, photos or video confirmation of such statements, only referring to the words of one of the Russian "military experts", who is, in essence, a propagandist.
Ukraine acts exclusively in accordance with the norms of international humanitarian law. Instead, it is Russia that systematically shells civilian objects.
By spreading such fakes, propagandists are trying to justify their own numerous crimes and shift the blame onto Ukraine.
