Russian propaganda claimed a girl was ‘rescued’ from ‘liberated’ Kostiantynivka. She had been far from the front for weeks.

Russian propaganda claimed a 10-year-old girl was "rescued" from Kostiantynivka, which Russia announced it had captured, despite Ukraine maintaining control over the city. However, investigative findings reveal that the girl had been far from the front line for weeks before this narrative emerged. This raises questions about the authenticity of the rescue story, highlighting the lengths to which propaganda can go to bolster Russian claims. Such narratives not only distort the truth but also serve to manipulate public perception about the ongoing conflict in the region.