Media
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Russian War Report: Kremlin edits footage of Mariupol visit to remove women shouting at Putin
After Putin was yelled at in Mariupol, the Kremlin cut the exchange from their official video. RIA Novosti published the whole interaction.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Russia builds a “special information operation” around Transnistria
Rhetoric increasingly pushes idea of military conflict in the separatist region of Moldova
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Russian War Report: DFRLab confirms aerial strikes on industrial plants north of Bakhmut
As Russian forces continue their offensive on Bakhmut, the DFRLab examined satellite imagery to reveal the potential of missile attacks.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
How the Kremlin misrepresented a video to claim Georgian protesters seek war with Russia
Footage from a protest in Tbilisi was presented with false context to accuse protesters of seeking war in the Russian-occupied Georgian region of Abkhazia
by Sopo Gelava
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Russian War Report: DFRLab releases investigations on Russian info ops before and after the invasion
On the week of the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the DFRLab released two new reports on narratives tracked used to justify the war both pre- and post invasion.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Sat, Feb 11, 2023
Russian War Report: DFRLab confirms Russia’s push to encircle Bakhmut
Wagner Group soldiers are attempting to encircle Bakhmut, Ukraine. Meanwhile on the southern flank, Russian armed forces are trying to consolidate their progression towards Ivaniske.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
How China funds foreign influence campaigns
CCP financial statements reveal details of influence operations, from news programming to documentaries to feature films
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
Russian War Report: Russian military bloggers criticize Putin’s Orthodox Christmas ceasefire announcement
In the first days of 2023, Russia shelled civilian infrastructure in Ukraine before Russian President Putin called for a 36 hour ceasefire to observe Orthodox Christmas.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Dec 9, 2022
Russian War Report: Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels promote news of TV Rain losing broadcasting license in Latvia
The Latvian National Electronic Media Council revoked the broadcasting license of TV Rain, an independent Russian television channel, citing threats to Latvian national security.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
How inauthentic Facebook accounts targeted detained Moroccan journalists
Facebook removed a network of user accounts with potential links to Morocco-based campaign de-platformed in 2021
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Russian War Report: Ukrainians celebrate in Kherson as Russia evacuates the city
As Russian forces retreat from Kherson, Ukrainians celebrate online and in-person. While the overall status of the withdrawal remains in flux, today’s footage shows Russia is no longer in control of the central parts of Kherson.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Pro-Kremlin media praise Putin’s leadership overseeing nuclear drills
Kremlin media emphasized Putin’s leadership role conducting annual Grom nuclear drills.