Recent reports falsely claim that three British military officers were captured by Russian forces in Ukraine. Named officers included purported colonels Edward Blake and Richard Carroll, involved in a raid codenamed 'Skat-12.' The claims have gained traction online, even being amplified by former UK MPs, while social media posts reached hundreds of thousands of views. Investigations show no evidence of these officers in British military or government records, revealing the story as a fabrication indicative of Russian disinformation tactics.
Three British military officers were falsely reported as captured by Russian forces during a raid in Ukraine, with no evidence supporting the claims or existence of these officers.
The narrative around the captured officers contains characteristics typical of Russian disinformation, with significant online spread and endorsements from notable figures.
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