Propagandists are spreading information in anonymous Telegram channels and media outlets about a fire in Los Angeles, where, according to them, eight cottages belonging to Ukrainian generals worth $90 million were allegedly burned. However, this is a fake. This fabrication was accompanied by a false video and a quote attributed to the commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi. The propagandists imitated the style of the United24 media in this fake. It also mentioned that the generals had purchased the properties using funds provided to Ukraine by Western partners.

Analysts from StopFake emphasized that neither United24 nor other reputable outlets had published such information. Russian media used real footage of a fire in Los Angeles, manipulating it to create a false narrative. General Mykhailo Drapatyi never made the statements attributed to him by the propagandists.

These types of information attacks are aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian military leadership by spreading the notion of corruption within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additionally, the propaganda is intended to weaken trust in Ukraine among Western partners who provide military and financial assistance. The fake also emphasized the ‘injustice’ to further influence the emotions of the audience and generate a negative perception of Ukrainian leadership. Such information operations are part of Russia's broader strategy to manipulate international opinion and undermine support for Ukraine.