The dubious news published by the Russian media was intercepted by a number of Ukrainian websites. The original source is the Austrian tabloid Exxpress, which was seen violating journalistic standards, writes StopFake.

Exxpress, citing its sources, reported the death of Natalia Vovk, a Ukrainian woman whom Russia called the murderer of the daughter of propagandist Oleksander Duhin, Daria. According to the publication, the body of a woman with 17 stab wounds was found in a rented apartment. It is reported that a note was allegedly found in the hands of the deceased.

The news is illustrated with a photograph showing the body of a woman. At the same time, according to StopFake, the photo was published back in 2020, in the news about the bride who was killed before the wedding.

Meanwhile, the information about the murder of Natalia Vovk was not confirmed by the Austrian Foreign Ministry.

StopFake suggested that an anonymous telegram channel became the source for the Austrian site and their news was used by Russian propagandists to reinforce the message that Ukraine was involved in the death of Daria Duhina.

It is a reminder that Russia accused Ukraine of the murder of Daria Duhina, providing only dubious evidence that cannot be verified. In particular, accusing an "Azov" serviceman of murder. Ukraine denies any involvement in the attack. Later, Russian propaganda spread the message that British intelligence could be involved in Duhina's murder.