Russian propaganda launches disinformation campaign about alleged 'atrocities by Armed Forces of Ukraine' — CCD

The Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council stated this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Over the past few days, the enemy has released a series of manipulative reports featuring 'eyewitness testimonies,' which are being actively spread by Russian propaganda resources," the statement said.

According to the agency, the first video features another released Russian prisoner of war who appears completely healthy and follows a scripted narrative about alleged "beatings" and "abuse." In another video, a man identifying himself as a resident of Pokrovsk speaks of "executions of civilians," "cut-off ears," and "shot knees."

"Although his story makes it clear that he did not personally witness any of these events and is simply repeating rumors," the Center added.

The CCD also reported that the third segment tells the story of a civilian allegedly evacuated from the combat zone in the Kharkiv region who claims that Ukrainian soldiers disguised themselves in Russian uniforms in order to "identify and execute supporters of Russia."

"The absurd claim about 'disguised Ukrainians' is intended to shift responsibility for the real atrocities committed by the Russian army onto Ukrainian soldiers," the agency emphasized.

The Center stressed that this systematic Russian disinformation campaign contains no evidence and is not supported by any independent verification. The Kremlin is attempting to demonize the Armed Forces of Ukraine, intimidate civilians in frontline and occupied territories, and justify its armed aggression against Ukraine while disguising its own war crimes as a so-called "liberation mission."

As Ukrinform reported, in the Huliaipole direction, a Russian commander ordered the beheading of two killed Ukrainian soldiers.

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