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Mared Gwyn Jones

Pro-Kremlin operation weaponises investigative media to claim Ukraine uses orphans to clear mines

Disinformation circulating on social media platforms falsely accuses the Ukrainian government of using vulnerable groups — such as orphans, people with disabilities and elderly civilians — to clear dangerous landmines.

Perhaps most shockingly, the false claims are attributed to renowned investigative media outlet Bellingcat and their journalist, Galen Reich.

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