Top PSYOPs of the Week (31.08 – 06.09.2026): Erdogan clashed with "Batska", orcs captured "subsidized" Kharkiv and drowned in Lopan. Kozacha, that is...

Putin is surprised:

"Anton, have you even seen the reports from the front? We are already 'resettling' thousands of Russians there every day!"

Kobyakov sighs:

"That's true, Vladimir Vladimirovich... But CSIS analysts say that our 'resettlement' has an efficiency of 8 to 1: for every eight 'resettled', only one returns back to Russia... and that one in a body bag."

Indeed, the ratio of permanent losses (killed) on the Russo-Ukrainian front in 2026, according to estimates by analysts and data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), averages around 8:1 in Ukraine's favor.

So if anyone should be pondering a demographic crisis, it's Kobyakov!

Kobyakov’s Absurd Claims: Putin’s advisor recycled old propaganda, falsely claiming Ukraine planned to attack Russia on March 8, 2022. This demonstrates how cynicism and total detachment from reality drive Kremlin narratives to justify heavy war losses.

Fake Capture of Kozacha Lopan: Pro-Russian channels claimed the capture of Kozacha Lopan in the Kharkiv region. Official Ukrainian sources (CPD) debunked this, confirming full Ukrainian control over the border settlement.

Tragedy in Natalyne: Propaganda justified a missile strike on a memorial run in Natalyne by inventing a "temporary deployment point." In reality, the strike hit near a central park, killing civilians and an on-duty police officer.

Kharkiv Budget Myths: Analysis by political scientist Anton Avksentiev refuted claims that Kharkiv's free public transit relies on state subsidies, demonstrating that ~75% of the city budget is generated locally by Kharkiv taxpayers.

Fake "Bread Tracker" App in Kharkiv: VoxUkraine debunked a Russian narrative claiming Kharkiv residents face severe food shortages and require a dedicated app to track bread availability. Fact-checkers confirmed no such app exists, and the visual "proof" was fabricated using basic image editing to simulate a collapse in basic supplies.

Spy Hubs Closed in Germany: Protests against closing the "Russian House" in Berlin and the consulate in Bonn mask the loss of major SIGINT intelligence centers equipped with massive eavesdropping arrays.

Summit Dynamics: A viral photo from the summit revealed subtle diplomatic tensions, showing Erdogan physically restraining an agitated Lukashenko, while Putin appeared visibly rattled.

Reels Scam Awareness: Polish fact-checkers (Demagog) warned of widespread social media scams promising payouts for watching Meta Reels—a scheme designed to harvest user data and steal money through task scams.

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