Russian propagandists are spreading messages on their resources about an alleged “attack of poisonous spiders on Ukraine”. According to them, several deaths have already been recorded, and many are in hospitals because of this. Some propagandists even associate the spider invasion with the work of American biological laboratories. However, this is fake.

The Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council drew attention to it. Its specialists checked the information with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. According to their data, there is no talk of mass requests for medical help due to bites. In July, one case of a poisonous karakurt spider bite was registered, after which the injured resident of Odesa turned to doctors. He is in the hospital receiving the necessary care and his condition is stable.

The Ministry of Health also noted that due to the abnormal heat this year, spiders have actually become more active in Ukraine, but there have been no deaths. If you are bitten, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor. It is important to remember that the bites of the poisonous spider in Ukraine for the most part do not lead to death. Propagandists spread such misinformation to cause baseless panic among the population.