Fake: EU Imposes Sanctions Targeting Children
The EU imposed sanctions on Russian organizations and officials implicated in the abduction of Ukrainian children and their forced "re-education."
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Fake: Conflicting Numbers on Ukrainian Children Abductions Deny Deportations | StopFake
Kremlin outlets have seized on discrepancies in estimates of the number of Ukrainian children taken to Russia, touting them as supposed "proof" that the deportations are a Western invention. In reality, the varying figures reflect the inherent difficulty of gathering reliable data amid an ongoing war and under occupation. What remains undisputed, however, is the consensus among international organizations: Russia is engaged in the systematic deportation of Ukrainian children.
Manipulation: Ukraine Left Without School Textbooks After Closure of USAID Program | StopFake
The assertion that Ukraine has been left without school textbooks following the closure of a USAID program is a manipulation. In reality, the USAID program was implemented as planned, and textbook provision continues through funding from Ukraine's state budget. Such disinformation is intended to sow panic and erode public trust in both Ukrainian authorities and international partners.
Fake: Schoolchildren Forced to Clear Debris After Shelling in Kyiv Because Adults are Avoid Drafting
In the video published by the Ukrainian deputy schoolchildren joined in clearing the rubble as volunteers.
Elaborate Prince Harry disinfo push aims for mass media confusion | AAP
WHAT WAS CLAIMED: A BBC report reveals a Russian missile victim who met Prince Harry is a fraud.
OUR VERDICT: False. The BBC report is fake and the boy is a genuine victim of a Russian missile attack.
Fake: Russian Forces Attacked Restaurant with NATO Troops in Kryvyi Rih
On 4 April 2025, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on a residential area in Kryvyi Rih. The missile, equipped with a cluster warhead, landed near a children's playground, causing heavy civilian casualties. Twenty people were killed, nine of them children. Video footage from the restaurant, which was also damaged in the strike, clearly shows that no military personnel were present at the time of the attack.
Fake: First Children’s Brigade Being Formed in Ukraine
In a comment for StopFake, the 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade in the Sumy region claimed that this information is fake. There is even no 153rd brigade in the Armed Forces. Instead, the 153rd separate battalion of the territorial defense was formed in Shostka at the very beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. In Ukraine, only citizens over the age of 18 are considered conscripts and can be drafted.
Fake: Lyceum in Ivano-Frankivsk Launches an LGBT Club
In a comment to StopFake, the lyceum denied the information circulating online. Besides, the cited announcement has not been posted on the school's official website.
Fake: Ukraine Wants to Ban Teenagers Aged 16 From Leaving The Country
A draft law on the protection of children's rights during temporary departure from the country, which aims to unify Ukrainian legislation with that of the European Union. Parliamentarians propose to limit independent travel from Ukraine abroad for teenagers aged 16 to 18. Teenagers will be able to make such trips only if accompanied by a parent or trusted person.
Critical thinking: An essential skill for children in the digital age – FactCheckHub
It is essential to instill critical thinking skills in children to help them navigate internet safely and avoid spreading false information.