A video has appeared on a propagandist Telegram channel linked to the occupying forces, allegedly showing the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration (RMA), Oleksandr Prokudin, agreeing to the “liberation” of the right-bank part of the region – in reality, its occupation by Russian forces. The information attack was reported by Kavun.City.

An analysis by Kavun.City shows that this is a typical hostile provocation and that the video was created using artificial intelligence.

Anonymous pro-Russian resources circulated a supposed “leak” – a written description and a video attributed to “sources” within the Kherson RMA. In the fake, Prokudin is made to say phrases about the “evacuation” of civilians, the “withdrawal” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), and “agreements” from Kyiv on the “peaceful surrender” of the right bank of the Dnipro River. Such channels have repeatedly attempted to discredit the Kherson leadership by spreading false information about the region.

In addition, Kavun.City had previously uncovered links between this channel and Kostiantyn Shulha, a native of Kherson who is suspected of collaborationism. He is currently hiding in Russia or in the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast. This “operation” is another element of the information war aimed at sowing chaos among Ukrainians.

Such information injections are used to create a “picture of success” in Russian media – suggesting that “Ukraine is surrendering”. This helps sustain the morale of the occupiers and justify losses and mobilization.

Fakes about “peace agreements” or “evacuation” may also influence Western audiences by creating the impression that Ukraine “cannot hold on” and needs “negotiations”. This, in turn, weakens support in the form of weapons and sanctions.

A fake video about the “evacuation” or “withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” from the right bank of Kherson Oblast could provoke mass panic, prompting people to flee and causing traffic jams, resource overloads, and disorganization. This weakens defenses and makes it easier for the enemy to advance.