Several weeks before the renewed Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, residents received fake text messages purportedly from local authorities advising them to evacuate before the city was encircled, as part of a Russian psychological operation.
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Fake evacuation messages sent to Kharkiv residents before offensive
Messages were part of Russian disinformation campaign to terrorize population
Earlier last night, an air-raid warning was issued in Kharkiv. Ukraine's Air Force warned citizens of the launch of guided aerial bombs.
Russia preparing summer offensive possibly targeting Kharkiv, though Ukrainian officials doubt resources available
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:58:03.957Z
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