# Poland-Czech Republic disinformation campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-czech-republic-disinformation-campaign > Updated: 2026-08-25T05:36:36.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. A sophisticated disinformation campaign has targeted relations between Poland and the Czech Republic, utilizing cyberattacks and artificial intelligence to spread false claims regarding territorial disputes. The operation began with a cyberattack on the Bydgoszcz-based Radio PiK website, where hackers used an employee password to publish a fake article claiming Poland intended to occupy Czech territory. This initial breach was accompanied by social media accounts impersonating the Czech Ambassador to Poland and the Polish Deputy Foreign Minister. Investigators noted the use of AI to create forged documents and videos. As the campaign evolved, it expanded to include the hacking of news portals and the creation of counterfeit websites mimicking legitimate Czech media. The disinformation specifically targeted the Zaolzie region, using AI-generated personas and fabricated documents purportedly from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to incite protests. Recent developments show the campaign has intensified through the use of a fraudulent website mimicking the Czech public broadcaster iROZHLAS and the creation of AI-generated personas, such as an individual named ‘Adam Sikora’, to promote non-existent protests in Třinec. The false claims allege that Poland intends to seize approximately 600 hectares of Czech territory in the Zaolzie region. In response, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski issued statements emphasizing the strong friendship between the two nations and urging citizens not to be misled. While the exact origin remains unproven, experts note that the tactics align with methods used in Russian hybrid warfare operations. ## Claims - Polish and Czech experts and services suspect Russia is behind a disinformation campaign targeting relations between the two countries. (corroborated by 6 sources) - A disinformation campaign used AI-generated documents to claim Poland wants to seize 600 hectares of Czech land. (corroborated by 6 sources) - A fake profile named Adam Sikora promoted a non-existent protest in Třinec. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The city of Třinec confirmed that no protest had been officially registered. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski urged citizens not to let themselves be divided by the campaign. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted a message on X stating that Poland and the Czech Republic are true friends. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The KOVO trade union distanced itself from the disinformation campaign after its logo was used without permission. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The fake Facebook accounts used in the operation were reported to platform moderation. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Poland and Czech Republic targeted by AI-driven disinformation campaign A disinformation campaign using AI-generated content and fake profiles is targeting Poland-Czech relations by falsely claiming Poland seeks to seize Czech territory. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disinformation-campaign-targets-poland-czech-relations ### 2026-08-21: Radio PiK website hijacked to spread fake news about Czech territory Hackers hijacked the website of Poland's Radio PiK to spread AI-generated fake news claiming Poland planned to occupy Czech territory, prompting a cybercrime investigation. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/radio-pik-website-hijacked-to-spread-fake-news-about-czech-territory --- Cite as: Poland-Czech Republic disinformation campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/poland-czech-republic-disinformation-campaign