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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Staging Psychological Operation with Fake Missile Alerts on Kyiv

Nov 20, 2024, 12:38 PM

Ukraine's military intelligence agency, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), has accused Russia of orchestrating a large-scale psychological operation aimed at spreading panic among Ukrainian citizens. The operation involved the mass distribution of fake messages on social media warning of an imminent missile and bomb strike on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. These false alerts were purportedly sent on behalf of the HUR, aiming to create fear and uncertainty among the population.