Published 09/27/2022 1:13:48 p.m.

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

Summary by Ground News

More than 1,600 fake Facebook accounts were used to spread the propaganda to audiences in Germany, Italy, France, the U.K., and Ukraine. Facebook said it was the largest and most complex Russian propaganda effort that it has found since the invasion began. The operation involved more than 60 websites created to mimic legitimate news sites including The Guardian newspaper.

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Times of India

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe - ET BrandEquity

Nonetheless, Facebook said it was the largest and most complex Russian propaganda effort that it has found since the invasion began.

09/28/2022 7:20:00 a.m.·India

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Associated Press News

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine , Meta revealed Tuesday.

09/27/2022 12:16:43 p.m.·United States

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abc News

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

Facebook says it has identified and stopped a sprawling network of fake accounts that spread Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine throughout Western Europe

09/27/2022 12:16:57 p.m.·United States

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Irish Independent

Facebook parent Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

09/27/2022 12:43:37 p.m.·Ireland

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Washington Times

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

09/27/2022 8:16:20 a.m.·United States

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KRDO

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated PressA sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Meta revealed Tuesday.The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said it identified and disabled the operation before it was able to gain a large audience. Nonetheless, Facebook said it was the largest an…

09/27/2022 12:16:20 p.m.·Colorado Springs, United States

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