Russia spreads fakes about children abductions, sale of human organs from Ukraine to Europe

This was stated by the Centre for Countering Disinformation (CCD).

The propagandists have posted an advert on their website allegedly looking for qualified drivers aged 30 to 55 without criminal records to transport Ukrainian children to Europe for a fee of 10,000 zlotys.

According to the analysts, this is another Russian manipulation as part of the “black transplantation” disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Ukraine.

Earlier, as part of this disinformation campaign, the Centre for Countering Disinformation has already refuted the fake about the sale of organs of "purebred Ukrainians" on the black market to Europeans. The Russian propagandists' announcement stated that the price starts at 5,000 euros, and a 50% discount is available for certain organs upon request.

The CCD added that Russia has been actively trying to promote fakes about  the “black market” transplantation aimed at discrediting Ukraine since 2014. After the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the enemy intensified its information warfare and increased the number of fake reports about child transplants, the sale of organs from wounded soldiers and kidnappings. 

You can read more about the “Clandestine transplantation” disinformation campaign in an analytical study by the Centre for Countering Disinformation.

• Russians in the temporarily occupied territories intimidate the local population by claiming that Ukraine is allegedly transporting children abroad for organ donation.