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Fake protest against mobilization in Ukraine turns out to be a Russian AI hoax

  • First report:LB.ua

Fake images of supposedly pregnant Ukrainian women protesting mobilization are circulating online. Verification revealed that these images were generated by artificial intelligence and do not reflect real events. The Center for Countering Disinformation urges users to verify information and avoid sharing dubious materials.

In brief

  • Fake images of a protest against mobilization are circulating online.
  • The images of supposedly pregnant women were created by artificial intelligence.
  • The Center for Countering Disinformation confirmed that the photos are not real.
  • Russian Telegram channels are actively spreading these fakes.
  • A video about Ukrainian soldiers disguising themselves also turned out to be a hoax.
Covered by 3 of 7 media groups
  • Independent2
  • Publicno reports
  • Commentators1
  • Oligarch-ownedno reports
  • Stateno reports
  • Officialno reports
  • Anonymous1

Not covered by: public, oligarch-owned, state, official. 1 of 5 newsrooms not yet assigned to a group.

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Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Independent60%3 items
Commentators20%1 item
Anonymous20%1 item
Not classified—1 item

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