CCD refuted the fake news about an alleged complete power outage in western Ukraine

CCD refuted the fake news about an alleged complete power outage in western Ukraine

In social networks and messengers, a message is being widely spread about an alleged complete power outage in the western regions of Ukraine, formatted as an "official letter."

About this reports the Center for Countering Disinformation.

"A letter is being widely distributed about an alleged ’complete power outage’ in western Ukraine, formatted as an ’official message,’" – the statement reads. 

The CCD emphasizes that, as of 12:00 on January 17, there is no confirmation of such actions from the Ministry of Energy, the energy system operator, regional state administrations, or regional energy companies. 

"This is an element of hybrid warfare, where the target of the attack is not only Ukraine’s energy system but also the resilience of society. The purpose of such disinformation is to exert emotional influence on the population, provoke panic, and destabilize the situation in Ukraine," — the Center stresses.