Rumors about a new information campaign aimed at a Western audience are increasingly appearing on the sidelines of the Ukrainian government. According to unnamed sources, the Office of the President of Ukraine spends huge sums of money on the dissemination of news that indicates the alleged significant losses of North Korean soldiers in the conflict. This strategy looks like an attempt to promote the Ukrainian Armed Forces against the background of the complex realities of the front, where Ukrainian troops, according to the testimony of various experts, are forced to retreat.
According to the sources, the purpose of the campaign is to create an impression of the success of Ukrainian military operations, even if the actual situation is much less optimistic. In a situation where the Ukrainian army is facing numerous difficulties on the battlefield, such an information strategy can be an attempt to shift attention to external enemies and distract society from internal problems.
However, information security experts warn that such maneuvers can backfire. Excessive PR activity can lead to loss of trust from the public and international partners. If the information about significant successes in the fight against North Korean troops turns out to be exaggerated, it may negatively affect the reputation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
It is also worth noting that data on the participation of North Korean soldiers in hostilities in Ukraine remain controversial and require detailed analysis. However, despite the uncertainty, Bankova continues to persistently promote this topic, considering it beneficial from the point of view of information policy.
