The Central Intelligence Agency exposed new Russian fakes about strikes on civilian objects in Kyiv

Russian propaganda launched a massive disinformation campaign, attempting to justify strikes on civilian and cultural sites in Kyiv during a massive attack on Ukraine on the night of June 15.

This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.

The department notes that Russia is once again using its usual tactics: after attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, it is trying to pass them off as strikes on military facilities or shift responsibility to Ukraine.

In particular, the damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra , which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is called by Russian propaganda a “Ukrainian provocation” and even “self-arson.”

In addition, Russian information resources are spreading conspiracy theories about the alleged involvement of the Ukrainian authorities in the attack on the building of the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court .

The Center for Countering Disinformation also drew attention to the Russian Federation’s attempts to justify the strike on the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio , calling it an alleged “hotbed of propaganda.”

Separately, Russian propaganda is massively spreading fakes that weapons production facilities disguised as civilian facilities are being located in Kyiv. According to this logic of the propagandists, any building can be declared a “military facility.”

There were also traditional accusations against Ukrainian air defense. The Russian side is once again trying to convince the audience that the damage to civilian buildings was caused by the work of Ukrainian air defense, and not by Russian missiles and drones.

The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes that such information campaigns are part of the Kremlin’s attempts to hide responsibility for attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage.

The final consequences of the Russian attack continue to be determined.

Earlier , “Pryamiy” reported that on the night of June 15, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones. The shelling killed four people and injured at least 23 others, including a child.

Also, during the massive Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of June 15, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was damaged . It has been officially confirmed that the Assumption Cathedral was hit by a Russian attack drone of the Shahed type.

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