Russia claims capture of Ukrainian village that has not existed since 1997
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Russian propaganda is spreading claims about the alleged capture of the village of Shcherbakivka in the Kharkiv region, although the settlement has not existed for nearly three decades, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation.
Propaganda resources of the aggressor country are actively spreading a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense about the alleged successful capture of the village of Shcherbakivka in the Kharkiv region.
The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes that this is a typical example of Russian disinformation. Through such fabrications, Russian propaganda is trying to create the illusion of a constantly successful offensive by Russian forces across all sections of the front.
In fact, the village of Shcherbakivka was officially abolished back in 1997, as by that time not a single resident remained there. As of today, such a settlement does not physically or legally exist in Ukraine.
The Center for Countering Disinformation noted that the Russian General Staff and Ministry of Defense have repeatedly officially reported the capture of Ukrainian settlements, which completely contradicted reality.
In particular, Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov has repeatedly claimed the alleged complete capture of Kupiansk and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, although Russian forces do not actually control these settlements.
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