Russians spread fake news about alleged Ukrainian plans for terrorist attack on Hasidic pilgrimage site

Russian online resources are spreading fake news alleging that Ukraine is preparing to carry out a terrorist attack on Uman on 15 September during the Rosh Hashanah celebration.

Source: Press service of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine on Telegram

Details: The Center says reports are spreading on Russian social media alleging that the "Kyiv regime" is planning to stage a terrorist attack in Uman, where tens of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims will gather on 15 September to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

The propagandists claim that after the terrorist attack, the Ukrainians plan to blame Russia.

Quote: "The Center for Countering Disinformation urges people not to be taken in by the enemy’s manipulation, to respond to air-raid warning signals, to follow safety rules, and to trust only verified information sources."

Background:

• As of the morning of 13 September, 11,000 Hasidic pilgrims had arrived to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Uman.
• On 11 September, the city introduced a special regime for entering, leaving and moving around the city in connection with the Rosh Hashanah celebration.

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