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Incident 11342 Rapports
Reported Deepfakes of Ukrainian Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna Allegedly Supporting Fictional Mobilization Plan for Women
2025-06-30
In late June 2025, Russian Telegram channels reportedly circulated deepfake videos claiming that Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna backed mandatory mobilization of up to one million Ukrainian women starting September 1. Officials reportedly debunked the claim, confirming no such plans or laws exist. The disinformation operation reportedly aimed to incite panic and destabilize Ukraine's domestic situation.
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Reported AI-Generated Audio of Ukrainian Commander Andriy Biletsky Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign
2025-06-30
In late June 2025, Russian Telegram channels reportedly circulated a video containing a purportedly AI-generated audio track impersonating Ukrainian commander Andrii Biletskyi. The audio clip reportedly claimed Ukrainian authorities deliberately avoid identifying fallen soldiers to withhold compensation. Verification reportedly showed the voice was synthetic and mismatched with original May 16 footage of Biletskyi. Hive Moderation reportedly confirmed the audio was overwhelmingly AI-generated.
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