Russian Propaganda Claims Ukrainian Forces Use School as Cover, Denied by Authorities
On September 8, 2025, Russian propaganda spread false information on social media alleging that Ukrainian defenders are stationed in a school in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, where students are simultaneously present and are being used as “human shields,” reports 24brussels.
The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasized that Russian media provide no evidence for these claims and rely solely on the words of a Russian soldier. The assertions from Russia are characterized as typical Kremlin propaganda lies.
This academic year, similar to the previous one, children in the city are studying exclusively in online format. The Russians aim to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine and provoke conflicts between military personnel and civilians in frontline areas.
Russian troops are being observed on the outskirts of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region, attempting to infiltrate the populated area. In regions classified as “gray zones,” the occupiers are erecting the Russian tricolor for their propaganda purposes.
