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Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Russian War Report: Fierce fighting in Donetsk despite the onset of winter
While many had hoped Winter would slow the fighting in Ukraine, the conflict has continued and, in some cases including in Donetsk, intensified.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Dec 2, 2022
Russian War Report: Russian Telegram channel spreads digitally modified photo of Poland’s prime minister
Russian Telegram channels disseminated a manipulated photo showing Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a monument during his visit to Ukraine.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia defends ‘traditional values,’ criminalizes LGBTQ ‘propaganda’
After two Polish citizens were killed by a missile, Poland and NATO both say the hit was not a Russian attack.
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
Wed, Nov 9, 2022
China spearheads social media campaign to attack civil society in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party targets opposition figures with Chinese government assistance.
Mon, Nov 7, 2022
How the September 2022 Azerbaijan-Armenia clashes played out online
Inorganic Twitter activity, graphic Telegram footage of war crimes, and TikTok bans all surfaced in wake of recent clashes.
Fri, Nov 4, 2022
Russian War Report: Kremlin-controlled outlet rehashes narrative that Poland plans to annex western Ukraine
Once again, Kremlin media alleged that Poland was preparing to annex western Ukraine. In April, the site responsible for the reporting was blocked in Poland.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Nov 2, 2022
Facebook pages used bait-and-switch to exploit sympathies for Ukraine war
DFRLab found emotionally charged Facebook posts about the Ukraine war were later edited to promote clickbait articles.
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
Russian War Report: Heavy fighting expected in Kherson as Prigozhin aims to boost Wagner operations
Heavy fighting expected in Kherson, while disinformation on Facebook continues. The Polish Senate also declares Russia a terrorist regime.
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.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
What Russia reads on Telegram
Nine out of the top ten political Telegram channels in Russia spread Kremlin pro-war propaganda
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Footage raises additional questions about Wagner presence in Sudan
Videos allegedly show Wagner personnel training Sudanese Army and RSF paramilitary forces.
