Russia spreads myths about Ukraine's female soldiers to scare public

Russian propaganda outlets are spreading disinformation claiming that the Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly sent "female units" to Kupiansk due to a shortage of men on the frontlines.

Specifically, it is claimed that seven female service members abandoned their positions. No evidence is provided to support these claims.

Purpose of the disinformation

Experts note that this fake story is part of a broader Russian campaign designed to create the impression of "mass mobilization of women" and to heighten panic among the population.

These messages are intended to exert psychological pressure and demoralize civilians, but there is no factual basis for these claims.

Ukraine does not consider drafting women

In reality, there are no initiatives in Ukraine to conscript women into military service.

Earlier, the Center for Countering Disinformation debunked similar fakes, including stories about "mandatory training of women for mobilization" and fabricated positions such as "gender advisers to commanders."

All these claims are entirely fabricated and unrelated to the actual plans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Reports of "female units" in Kupiansk are a typical example of information warfare, where the main goal is to create panic and mislead the audience.

The Ukrainian army continues to operate according to standard mobilization procedures and does not involve women in mandatory frontline service.

It is also noted that in the occupied territories of Donbas, the local "authorities" continue to stage events under the guise of improving water supply, turning real civilian needs into a tool for propaganda and the diversion of Russian funds.

In occupied Crimea, the Russian authorities have launched a new digital control campaign: employees of educational and government institutions have been required to install the messenger app Max, developed by the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, to strengthen surveillance over the population.