The Russians spread fake information about "barrier squads of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" in Kostyantynivka – CCD

The Russians spread fake information about "barrier squads of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" in Kostyantynivka – CCD

Russian propaganda has spread false information that Ukrainian military allegedly do not allow civilians to leave the city of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region to use them as a "human shield."

The Center for Countering Disinformation reported this.

It is claimed that there are "Ukrainian Armed Forces blocking detachments" at all exits from the settlement, which block the evacuation.

"In reality, these reports are yet another fabrication of Russian propaganda. Evacuation from Kostyantynivka and settlements of the Kostyantynivka community continues. Local authorities, police, and law enforcement actively assist in evacuating the civilian population," explained the CCD.

They also emphasized that the enemy continues trying to discredit Ukrainian military in the eyes of residents of the frontline areas. In particular, this fake news was launched by the Russians to disrupt the evacuation of civilians from dangerous areas.