Russian propaganda spreads fake video alleging Ukraine's 'difficult situation' near Vovchansk

The Center for Countering Disinformation reported the information on its Telegram channel.

"Enemy resources are spreading a new false AI video, allegedly filmed at the Ukrainian positions in the Vovchansk direction, about the 'difficult situation' of Ukrainian soldiers at the front," the report says.

The published footage shows a man in military uniform moving through a flooded trench where other soldiers are located. The authors claim that these are allegedly Ukrainian fighters who "fell into their own trap" after the dam of the Belgorod reservoir was blown up.

The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasized that the results of the verification showed the use of generative technologies, in particular, unrealistic movements, facial expressions, and lighting indicate the use of AI.

"The purpose of the fake is to undermine trust in the decisions of the Ukrainian military command and sow doubts about the effectiveness of the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Such materials are produced by the enemy to create the illusion of chaos at the front and demoralize society," the center stressed.

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