Poland’s armed forces shot down Russian drones that violated national airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighted the Russian propaganda targeting Poland’s security. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Poland of creating “myths” about the incursion, while pro-Kremlin outlets spread disinformation, claiming no evidence of downed drones and alleging “provocations by Ukraine.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen identified the drones as Shahed models from Iran, used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine. This is not the first sighting of such drones in Poland, with debris found previously in August.
Various social media claims regarding the incidents have surfaced, with DW Fact Check examining three notable examples:
1. Some TikTok videos falsely portray real drone attacks but actually feature footage from the military game “Arma 3.” These videos have been debunked as fake.
2. Another TikTok claim features an old video presented as a current drone sighting, which has been disproven due to timing discrepancies.
3. While some questioned a claimed drone crash site in Mniszkow, the incident was confirmed by Polish authorities, validating the information shared on social media about its location.
Overall, the article highlights the ongoing disinformation surrounding the drone incidents and the importance of verifying claims made on social media platforms.
