Russian special services are attempting to destabilize the socio-political situation in Ukraine through information-psychological special operations.
This warning comes from the Security Service of Ukraine.
The SBU presented a series of unusual "Valentines" to Ukrainians – photoOn February 14, the SBU created special valentines and reminded that it is important to cherish and protect loved ones.The SBU reported that there has been a significant increase in information diversions aimed at dividing society and artificially spreading protest sentiments. For this purpose, Russians have employed their bot farms, along with groups and fake accounts on popular messaging apps and social networks (with Telegram and TikTok being the most actively used).
“In destructive content, the enemy spreads fake information about the alleged rise of protest sentiments among Ukrainians and street unrest in various regions of our state. At the same time, the Russians are calling on citizens to engage in mass actions that disrupt public order and the constitutional regime, offering incentives for participation in protests,” the statement said.
Ukrainians are urged not to respond to enemy provocations and reminded of the responsibility for actions aimed at violently altering or overthrowing the constitutional order or seizing state power.
It is worth noting that intelligence reports indicate that Russia is preparing to announce a "victory" in the war against Ukraine by the third anniversary of the invasion.
The Center for Counteracting Disinformation has reported that Russia has launched a new information operation under the conditional name "Ukraine Does Not Want Peace."