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Russian fake reports up 850% in one year

The organization Newsguard notes an explosion of fake reports that hijack the identity of trusted media outlets in one year, rising from around forty in the first half of 2025 to more than 420 in the first half of 2026.

Occurrence
Unknown date
Publication
2026-09-30T06:23:41Z
First observed
2026-09-30T10:36:27.024Z
Review status
Automated
Countries
FR
Updated
2026-10-02T10:30:10.194Z

E/M/R/S scores

  • EExistence2/4
  • MIntent0/4
  • RRussian actor link0/4
  • SRussian state responsibility0/4

Facts

Alleged

  • Russian disinformation explodes with 850% more fake reports in one year, according to Newsguard

Sources

  1. Role
    primary_evidence
    Date
    2026-09-30T06:23:41Z

    L'organisation Newsguard note une explosion des faux reportages qui détournent l'identité de médias de confiance en un an, passant d'une quarantaine au premier semestre 2025 à plus de 420 au premier semestre 2026.