Russian propaganda spread disinformation about alleged mandatory mobilization of women in Ukraine using deepfake videos and false claims, aiming to sow panic and destabilize the home front.
Russian propaganda resources intensified the spread of disinformation about alleged preparation for mandatory mobilization of women in Ukraine. The propaganda claimed that starting September 1, 2025, Ukrainian authorities planned to mobilize up to one million women and lower the age threshold to 18 years. These claims were false - there are no plans for women's mobilization in Ukraine, no bills in the Verkhovna Rada proposing such changes, and no government decisions or official statements about mass mobilization of women. As part of this information operation, Russian Telegram channels spread deepfake videos allegedly featuring Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna proposing to legally ban women aged 18 to 27 from leaving the country, claiming the Verkhovna Rada supported this initiative. The Center for Countering Disinformation confirmed these were fabricated videos. The goal of these information injections was to sow panic among Ukrainians and destabilize the situation at the home front. The Center urged people to trust only verified sources of information and not fall for enemy provocations.
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