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SECURITY & DEFENSE • RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

Report says Russian military units use manipulated videos to claim battlefield gains

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The Financial Times reports that Russian military units and pro-war bloggers are posting videos researchers say have been manipulated to claim battlefield success. The supplied article summary gives no examples or details about the researchers’ methods.

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Manipulated battlefield footage can make it harder for audiences to assess claims about the war, including for U.S. officials and the public following the conflict. The article does not describe a direct effect on U.S. operations or security.