Ukraine’s NSDC body countering propaganda and disinformation
Ukrainian authorities have released video showing a drone chasing a street vendor in Kherson before it detonates. The vendor survives with shrapnel injuries and a concussion. The UN records indicate civilian casualties rising in the first half of 2026, highlighting a pattern of attacks on civilians amid the broader war.
Britain has announced a National Centre for Information Defence to detect, attribute and disrupt AI-enabled disinformation campaigns. The move follows a UN address by Prime Minister Burnham warning of an industrial-scale information assault and calls for closer cooperation with tech platforms and allies. The effort aims to shield the UK from foreign interference and bolster national resilience.
Hacker-enabled false warnings on Ukraine’s air-raid app have appeared as a local truce in Kherson ends; Kyiv says the app has been hacked, while Russia’s emergency services report a massive cyberattack. Officials urge calm and rely on official channels.