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Ukraine war: Kharkiv schools move underground as Russian troop movements are reported

Russia-Ukraine war Kharkiv schools Zaporizhzhia offensive Russian disinformation underground classrooms

In Ukraine, schools in Kharkiv are transitioning to underground facilities to ensure student safety due to the city's proximity to the Russian border. New underground locations in the Novobavarskyi district feature fully equipped classrooms, cafeterias, and medical rooms to provide a stable learning environment amidst ongoing aerial threats.

Regarding military developments, Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia has massed approximately 150,000 soldiers in 120 tactical units near Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region, potentially preparing for a westward offensive. However, military expert Johan Huovinen expressed skepticism regarding the scale, suggesting the actual number might be closer to 10,000, noting that a force of 150,000 would be more visible via satellite imagery.

In Sweden, the Psychological Defence Agency (MPF) stated that while Russia utilizes botnets and disinformation regarding topics like Ukrainian corruption to influence European voters, there is currently no evidence of a coordinated Russian campaign targeting the upcoming Swedish election.

Entities

Amnesty International · Johan Huovinen · Kharkiv · Russia · Swedish Psychological Defence Agency · Ukraine · Zaporizhzhia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [DISPUTED] Huovinen estimates the actual number of Russian troops involved may be closer to 10,000. www.dn.se
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Schools in Kharkiv are moving operations underground due to proximity to the Russian border. www.nyaludvikatidning.se · www.avestatidning.com · www.falukuriren.se
  • [DISPUTED] Russia has concentrated 150,000 soldiers for a westward advance in Zaporizhzhia. www.dn.se
  • [● 3 SOURCES] New underground school facilities in the Novobavarskyi district include classrooms, a cafeteria, and a nurse's room. www.nyaludvikatidning.se · www.avestatidning.com · www.falukuriren.se
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 65th Mechanized Brigade reports the situation is difficult but remains under control. www.dn.se
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Military expert Johan Huovinen believes the figure of 150,000 soldiers is likely exaggerated. www.dn.se
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Serhij Skibtjyk stated that the Russian troops include the 58th Army and 98th Airborne forces. www.dn.se
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Swedish Psychological Defence Agency sees no coordinated Russian campaign against the upcoming Swedish election. samnytt.se

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Ryska bomber tvingar Charkivs skolor att flytta under jord [www.falukuriren.se]
Utländska medborgare luras till Ryssland för att strida vid frontlinjen [www.flashback.org]
Turkiet gör tillslag mot gaybarer och aktivister [www.svt.se]
Ukraina: 150 000 ryssar samlade för offensiv [www.dn.se]