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Russia spreads fake about assassination attempt on Ukraine's Defense Minister

8 August, 2024 Thursday

13:50

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Russian propaganda has launched fake news alleging an assassination attempt on Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

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The Center for Countering Disinformation reports.

Russian media outlets spread false information about an alleged assassination attempt on the Ukrainian Minister of Defense using an explosive device.

The Center for Countering Disinformation has verified the information with Ukraine's Defense Ministry and noted that it is not true.

"This is not the first time Russian propaganda has launched information attacks against Ukrainian officials in an attempt to destabilize the situation inside the country," the statement said.

Russian propaganda has launched a fake that Ukraine is preparing to surrender the Kharkiv region.

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