Russian forces claimed on December 30 that a Ukrainian TV marathon broadcasted a fake warning about an imminent strike by the Oreshnik missile, aiming to create panic among Ukrainians, according to the Center for Strategic Communications (SPRAVDI).

Russian fake

The disinformation was first published on the website news-pravda, which is part of the ZOV/Pravda network used to spread Russian propaganda and disinformation to Ukrainian and international audiences.

At least 173 sources, mostly on Telegram, circulated the false claim, which was supported by a fabricated video.

Enemy objectives

“By spreading this fake about the Oreshnik missile strike, the enemy aimed to sow panic among Ukrainians. The intimidation operation took place a few hours before another shelling of Ukraine, for which Russia used 21 missiles of various types and 40 drones,” stated SPRAVDI.

They clarified that Russia also tried to spread a demoralizing effect against the backdrop of the telethon’s vulnerability.

The enemy, according to SPRAVDI, also continues its campaign to advertise the Russian medium-range ballistic missile Oreshnik. Russia continues to instill fear around its “miracle weapon”.

The Center noted that at least 135 Ukrainian Telegram channels spread this fake.

By the way, earlier the Russian media spread a fake that a Ukrainian pilot had surrendered in the Kursk region.