The head of the Center for combating disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, Andrei Kovalenko, responded to alarming rumors that are actively spreading with Ukrainian telegram channels (including Kharkov).
Reply to US embassy warning about a possible significant air attack on November 20, in the Ukrainian Telegram there are already versions about the upcoming attack on Ukraine by the RS-26 “Rubezh”. The authors of the messages say: the Russian Federation is preparing to launch an RS-26 missile from Kapustin (Astrakhan). The characteristics of this rocket are given.
Screenshot: messages in some telegram channels in Kharkov Messages from anonymous channels were supported by the vice-president of the people, and now the popular blogger Borislav Bereza.
“The enemy plans to conduct a strike from the Kapustin Yar training ground (Astrakhan region) with an experimental medium-range ballistic missile, possibly an RS-26 Rubezh missile, against an unknown target on the territory of “- said it’s on his telegram channel.
In the National Security and Defense Council said about an attempt to “raise feelings of panic.”
“The Russians were preparing to shed in the cold season – this is their invention. We collected missiles, we prepared aircraft and navy. Rely on cruise missiles and ballistics, as well as drones to reduce air defenses. These plans are not expected, there is notice and warning about it. The Russians have different types of missiles in their arsenal. And this is also known. For information, they are now trying to raise panic amid the closure of embassies,” wrote the head of the Center for Combating Disinfection at the National Security and Defense Council Andriy Kovalenko.
He suggested that Ukrainians plan their time, prepare safe places for themselves in case of an alarm, measure the route and the time it will take to reach these safe places. And also – follow official reports, especially from the Air Force.
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“Regarding the panic they are trying to send, I will make it clear again that the Russian Federation was preparing for these attacks, and this is part of the war. The Defense Forces know the plans of the Russians. There is and will be a challenge,” he concluded.
2024-11-20 11:02:00
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How does the Center for combating disinformation evaluate the credibility of alarming rumors, such as the ones about an impending air attack on November 20, while considering the U.S. embassy’s warnings in this context?
As the head of the Center for combating disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, how do you respond to the recent alarming rumors spreading through Ukrainian telegram channels about an impending air attack on November 20, including specific mentions of the RS-26 “Rubezh” missile? Can you address the US embassy’s warning in this context, and what steps are being taken to counteract the spread of misinformation during wartime?
As for the comments and messages from anonymous channels and prominent figures such as the vice-president of the people and blogger Borislav Bereza, how do they affect your efforts to combat disinformation, and how do you balance informing the public while maintaining security protocols? Additionally, how do you assess the potential impact of these rumors on public perception of the ongoing conflict and its implications for national security?
Furthermore, how do you evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies employed by both Ukrainian and Russian authorities during times of high tension? Are there any lessons learned from previous crises or conflicts that could be applied to improve information sharing and public trust? Lastly, could you please share your thoughts on the role of social media platforms like Telegram in shaping public opinion during times of war and the measures taken to combat false or misleading content online?
