Russia claims to have 'captured' Hlushkivka in Kharkiv region: What is actually happening
Illustrative photo: Russian forces imagined the occupation of Hlushkivka (Getty Images)
Russian authorities claim that their troops have allegedly taken control of the village of Hlushkivka in the Kharkiv region. This settlement has been "captured only in their dreams," according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense on Telegram and the Joint Forces Group on Telegram.
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Russian disinformation
According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, on February 8, units of the Zapad group of forces allegedly established control over Hlushkivka.
Photo: Hlushkivka on the map (screenshot)
Russia’s Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has already congratulated Russian soldiers on the alleged occupation of the village.
Ukraine’s reaction
"Alongside Kupiansk and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, the village of Hlushkivka in the Kharkiv region has been added to the list of settlements 'captured' in the dreams, fantasies, and reports of Russian generals," the Joint Forces Group said.
The statement emphasized that Russian troops do not control Hlushkivka — moreover, there are no enemy soldiers there at all.
Rumors about Ternuvate
Earlier, Russian propaganda outlets spread a fake claim about the alleged capture of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region.
The Southern Defense Forces and the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council officially refuted this information, noting that the settlement is located 15 kilometers from the front line.
In reality, enemy sabotage groups attempted to enter the village. Still, they were quickly detected and neutralized by Ukrainian defenders: some of the saboteurs were eliminated, and the rest were taken prisoner.
The Center for Countering Disinformation noted that the purpose of this disinformation was to create the illusion of a "successful offensive" and to demoralize Ukrainian society.
