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In the world of news feeds and social media, false news spreads quickly, often causing panic and misunderstanding among the public. Recently, three resonant and dramatic reports about the events in Kharkiv appeared, but later it turned out that these stories were just fakes. Let's find out what really happened. 1. Congratulations of the Russian "defenders" on February 23 by residents of one of the districts of Kharkov.Speculation and outrage were caused by a message on social networks that residents of one of the districts of Kharkov congratulated Russian "defenders" on the occasion of February 23 - Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia. Under the message there was a photo where small stickers with the Russian flag were pasted on the doors of buildings, on bulletin boards and vending machines with water.<figure id="figure-ag902t277ltiwyz3z"><img id="ag902t277ltiwyz3z" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2dnhFCvdyknIhkD5gCiD82KsAmnuZtrcc7KvfByQZAKMKSVknZYj1AYzzVpRtJd7.jpg" alt="person using MacBook" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2dnhFCvdyknIhkD5gCiD82KsAmnuZtrcc7KvfByQZAKMKSVknZYj1AYzzVpRtJd7.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><figure id="figure-wei12xn0a5ltix1ll5"><img id="wei12xn0a5ltix1ll5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bdwmd2vjtU5o3PESsGw28Y1Bcx7hFcr4BhrFL6jcYGeX5lsLsG5cUKnb8QBO5G5.jpg" alt="person using MacBook" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bdwmd2vjtU5o3PESsGw28Y1Bcx7hFcr4BhrFL6jcYGeX5lsLsG5cUKnb8QBO5G5.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> The locations of these stickers are not very far from each other and all 4 places are accessible on foot. This caused a great resonance among our community. But just look at the performance of this greeting...<figure id="figure-s1x3oq6z8altix30gq"><img id="s1x3oq6z8altix30gq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2creejz6Adk3HXQXtycgYPG8mOSvj7E92nxz2GiMWgGqzgyD4ufxs8X6OZEvomnx.jpg" alt="woman in white shirt using smartphone" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2creejz6Adk3HXQXtycgYPG8mOSvj7E92nxz2GiMWgGqzgyD4ufxs8X6OZEvomnx.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> We can conclude that such a style of making “postcards” indicates that it was an order, and not his own initiative. Local residents rejected these accusations, confirming that it was only an attempt to incite hatred and disinformation. 2. Incredible discounts on real estate in Kharkiv due to the occupation of Adiivka Another shocking message was information about extremely large discounts on real estate in Kharkiv, which appeared due to the occupation of Adiivka.<figure id="figure-didf8j7ozkltix80de"><img id="didf8j7ozkltix80de" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/33L0y7Bg1ioXeV9xPJVq2Ah891IN8abomga7P8q7DkNXmZ8YhZOJL8OULR6UDcMV.jpg" alt="person using MacBook" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/33L0y7Bg1ioXeV9xPJVq2Ah891IN8abomga7P8q7DkNXmZ8YhZOJL8OULR6UDcMV.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> This caused a wave of speculation about the catastrophic state of the local real estate market and the threat to civilians. <figure id="figure-k1g767na4ltix979l"><img id="k1g767na4ltix979l" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26hkoec22m4KTh9VDUWBEysbLOCL6OcoAvvPSaLTBaPCEToegWkNJwlNw07QE04J.jpg" alt="person using laptop computer" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26hkoec22m4KTh9VDUWBEysbLOCL6OcoAvvPSaLTBaPCEToegWkNJwlNw07QE04J.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The data was taken from this website But after analyzing the real state of the real estate market, we found out that this message was completely false. Real estate prices in Kharkiv remained at the same level as before the occupation of Adiivka or any other military actions. 3. The disfigurement of the grave of our defender by Ukrainian collectors. Another fake message has spread about the destruction of the grave of the Ukrainian defender by collectors. This story caused great outrage and deep concern among the public, because it looked like a manifestation of disrespect for the deceased and his family.<figure id="figure-d1ebcc8718ltixa4kr"><img id="d1ebcc8718ltixa4kr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/25izdbzb1knrkjbmoyR8ln2KJ9Vye2lpAk80MDnkTmXb8zN90sHuRSBJFcyYTqRD.jpg" alt="yellow and black taxi sign" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/25izdbzb1knrkjbmoyR8ln2KJ9Vye2lpAk80MDnkTmXb8zN90sHuRSBJFcyYTqRD.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> However, further investigation revealed that this story also turned out to be fake. We found the original photo of the monument of our Warrior, and saw some discrepancy. <figure id="figure-vtekf6qi8ultixb52y"><img id="vtekf6qi8ultixb52y" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20ZlZInvYl9W2WgFvglyqUPq1jZ7nrV3eA1EmqMvfSOqBbmN6JVIpNSJyDuIvjml.jpg" alt="space gray iPhone X beside turned on laptop beside coffee and succulent plant" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20ZlZInvYl9W2WgFvglyqUPq1jZ7nrV3eA1EmqMvfSOqBbmN6JVIpNSJyDuIvjml.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The first thing that caught our eye was the change in the dates of death in photo 1 under the "paint collectors". The author claims that Igor Ivanovich died on 30.09.2023, but in the original we clearly see that the year of death was 2016. A corresponding "inscription" was written on top and this "creativity" was distributed through Telegram news channels.<figure id="figure-olwhafjb8pltixcfqb"><img id="olwhafjb8pltixcfqb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17pPxjme2Q7SLkjgpRVsUguMH3pAbR614Aw2NAoJiTZCnOjUezPPHHMiprBmGgdp.jpg" alt="iphone xs on white table" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17pPxjme2Q7SLkjgpRVsUguMH3pAbR614Aw2NAoJiTZCnOjUezPPHHMiprBmGgdp.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> In a world where information can be easily mixed with misinformation, it is important to always check sources and confirm information before believing in something that can cause negative consequences. After all, fakes can be prolonged and can cause strong emotions and undermine the public's faith in the reliability of information, trust in the media, as well as institutions and government structures.

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Протягом останніх десятиліть відбулися різкі технічні трансформації, які кардинально змінили способи спілкування та доступу до інформації. Нині всі знання, накопичені людством, доступні вільно, а новини поширюються усім світом за декілька секунд. Проте в цьому контексті поширення дезінформації стало неуникненішим.Характерні риси дезінформації включають неправдивість інформації, її призначення для обману та шкідливий вплив на отримувачів. Росія відома своєю активною пропагандистською політикою, вкладаючи значні ресурси в дезінформаційні кампанії, але це призвело до токсичності її впливу не лише власною країною, але й за її межами.Як зазначила перший заступник міністра закордонних справ України Еміне Джеппар, дезінформація, спрямована на Україну, супроводжувала вторгнення в 2014 році та продовжує експансію під час конфлікту, набираючи обсяги як в Україні, так і за її межами.Протягом усієї війни прокремльовські ЗМІ активно атакують український інформаційний простір. Хоча спочатку вони мали певний вплив, тепер українське суспільство виявляє певний імунітет до цих спроб маніпуляції. Проте, з аналізу коментарів видно, що цей імунітет спричинений не об'єктивним аналізом інформації, а скоріше втомою.З метою збільшення освіченості та захисту громадян від дезінформації, ми впроваджуємо рубрику "Антифейк", щоб навчити населення критично оцінювати інформацію та розрізняти правду від маніпуляцій.Дезінформація може походити як від державних, так і від приватних суб'єктів і може порушувати різноманітні права людини та спричиняти напруженість у суспільстві.Сучасні фейкові новини можуть серйозно пошкодити репутацію та бренд особи або організації. Лише одна успішно організована дезінформаційна кампанія може завдати значної шкоди. Прикладом таких кейсів є розсилка інформації начебто від державного банку України “Ощадбанк” , що вони “блокують картки через неявку в ТЦК”. Повідомлення виглядало справжнім:&nbsp;<figure id="figure-n4y1xew6vltaatd62"><img id="n4y1xew6vltaatd62" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26JG5SObkHp7886ski6EI0Jg2duHOOWdskJeoF2jF0tyipNbrUPZprjiatuLLYoP.jpg" alt="person using black tablet computer" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26JG5SObkHp7886ski6EI0Jg2duHOOWdskJeoF2jF0tyipNbrUPZprjiatuLLYoP.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>...але інформація &nbsp;не резонувала у нашої команди і ми добилися офіційної відповіді стосовно цього “вкиду” від представників Ощадбанку, які спростували цю “новину”.<figure id="figure-2uwwd7w8lltabggqx"><img id="2uwwd7w8lltabggqx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21BTRlFoe8xXl0csp28ZsVspPKAy4Q62FdzhWq2ShQkIAxXo3DR2TjRgAUzw1dhI.jpg" alt="pen near black lined paper and eyeglasses" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21BTRlFoe8xXl0csp28ZsVspPKAy4Q62FdzhWq2ShQkIAxXo3DR2TjRgAUzw1dhI.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Також за цей місяць було дуже багато інформація про “голод через нестачу їжі у Харкові”.<figure id="figure-0xv3v996fbltabhkj6"><img id="0xv3v996fbltabhkj6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17scHSqztSmc6n0cxI6eN1PNZd6I2NPzNnzmh0fz4GKKIiFYM4jhViOnZeRY6PWj.jpg" alt="MacBook Pro, white ceramic mug,and black smartphone on table" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17scHSqztSmc6n0cxI6eN1PNZd6I2NPzNnzmh0fz4GKKIiFYM4jhViOnZeRY6PWj.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>На фото Благодійний фонд Павла Фукса. Вони займаються регулярною гуманітарною доставкою їжі протягом останніх двох років.Наша команда мешкає у Харкові багато років і безвиїзно знаходиться на території міста з початку повномасштабного вторгнення окупантів, та на власному прикладі може спростувати цей фейк. Адже у Харків з кожним тижнем повертається велика кількість людей, відкриваються нові заклади харчування та супермаркети.<figure id="figure-qa9l0t4oueltabiec6"><img id="qa9l0t4oueltabiec6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35T75WL3viVCLcjS6ZiDKFNWynT4nqarUK7sI1Cbt0PH6Ks3xzdeDSSvKIpExvQh.jpg" alt="white #hashtag ceramic mug filled with coffee" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35T75WL3viVCLcjS6ZiDKFNWynT4nqarUK7sI1Cbt0PH6Ks3xzdeDSSvKIpExvQh.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Нажаль, ми знаємо, що на цьому “фейк-експрес” не зупиняється і російські ЗМІ пишуть нові фантазії дискредитуючи настрої українців, однак і ми будемо продовжувати нашу роботу з розкриття фейків та захисту суспільства від них.

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In recent decades, there have been dramatic technical transformations that have radically changed the way we communicate and access information. Now all the knowledge accumulated by mankind is freely available, and news spreads around the world in a few seconds. However, in this context, the spread of disinformation has become more inevitable. Characteristic features of disinformation include the falsity of information, its purpose for deception and harmful effects on recipients. Russia is known for its active propaganda policy, investing significant resources in disinformation campaigns, but this has led to the toxicity of its influence not only in its own country, but also abroad. As noted by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Jeppar, disinformation directed at Ukraine accompanied the invasion in 2014 and continues to expand during the conflict, gaining volumes both in Ukraine and abroad. Throughout the war, pro-Kremlin media have been actively attacking the Ukrainian information space. Although at first they had a certain impact, now Ukrainian society shows a certain immunity to these attempts of manipulation. However, it is clear from the analysis of the comments that this immunity is not caused by an objective analysis of the information, but rather by fatigue. In order to increase education and protect citizens from disinformation, we are introducing the "Anti-fake" rubric to teach the population to critically evaluate information and distinguish truth from manipulation. Disinformation can originate from both public and private actors and can violate various human rights and cause tension in society. Modern fake news can seriously damage the reputation and brand of an individual or organization. Only one successfully organized disinformation campaign can cause significant damage. An example of such cases is the mailing of information allegedly from the state bank of Ukraine "Oschadbank" that they "block cards due to non-attendance at the territorial center of procurement and social support." The message looked authentic: <figure id="figure-gvzwgju3fltit71nh"><img id="gvzwgju3fltit71nh" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26JG5SObkHp7886ski6EI0Jg2duHOOWdskJeoF2jF0tyipNbrUPZprjiatuLLYoP.jpg" alt="a man sitting in front of a laptop computer" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26JG5SObkHp7886ski6EI0Jg2duHOOWdskJeoF2jF0tyipNbrUPZprjiatuLLYoP.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>...but the information did not resonate with our team and we got an official response to this "stuffing" from representatives of Oschadbank, who denied this "news". <figure id="figure-0qfksawd2gjltitb9ov" class=""><img id="0qfksawd2gjltitb9ov" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21BTRlFoe8xXl0csp28ZsVspPKAy4Q62FdzhWq2ShQkIAxXo3DR2TjRgAUzw1dhI.jpg" alt="person using MacBook Pro" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21BTRlFoe8xXl0csp28ZsVspPKAy4Q62FdzhWq2ShQkIAxXo3DR2TjRgAUzw1dhI.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Also, this month there was a lot of information about "hunger due to lack of food in Kharkiv".<figure id="figure-io3u4qqysltitcwzz"><img id="io3u4qqysltitcwzz" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17scHSqztSmc6n0cxI6eN1PNZd6I2NPzNnzmh0fz4GKKIiFYM4jhViOnZeRY6PWj.jpg" alt="assorted-color social media signage" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17scHSqztSmc6n0cxI6eN1PNZd6I2NPzNnzmh0fz4GKKIiFYM4jhViOnZeRY6PWj.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> In the photo, the Pavel Fuks Charitable Foundation. They have been engaged in regular humanitarian food delivery for the past two years. Our team has been living in Kharkiv for many years and has been continuously on the territory of the city since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the occupiers, and can refute this fake by its own example. After all, a large number of people return to Kharkiv every week, new food establishments and supermarkets are opening.<figure id="figure-gylo3c10gltitdywg"><img id="gylo3c10gltitdywg" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35T75WL3viVCLcjS6ZiDKFNWynT4nqarUK7sI1Cbt0PH6Ks3xzdeDSSvKIpExvQh.jpg" alt="3 women sitting on chair in front of table with laptop computers" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35T75WL3viVCLcjS6ZiDKFNWynT4nqarUK7sI1Cbt0PH6Ks3xzdeDSSvKIpExvQh.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> Unfortunately, we know that the fake express does not stop there and the Russian media write new fantasies discrediting the mood of Ukrainians, however, we will continue our work to uncover fakes and protect society from them.

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