Centre for Strategic Communication warns of propaganda following drone incidents

The Centre for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation has issued a statement warning about waves of propaganda that follow drone incidents in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova.

The number of drone incidents in Moldovan airspace has increased significantly in recent months, including cases involving explosions. According to the Centre, each incident is followed by propaganda campaigns aimed at diverting attention from responsibility for the respective actions.

The institution has identified several tactics used in such campaigns. These include blame reversal, “copy-paste” amplification, and grouping multiple grievances around the subject of drones.

Another tactic is the rapid and repeated dissemination of the same messages on social networks, forums, and chat platforms. At the same time, multiple grievances are associated with the subject of drones, which, according to the institution, can intensify emotional reactions and reduce the public’s ability to critically analyze information.

The Centre for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation maintains that these campaigns aim to intimidate the population, increase dissatisfaction with the actions or inactions of the authorities, and undermine efforts to strengthen defense capabilities.

According to the institution, the propaganda messages also seek to diminish support for Ukraine, fuel fear, and influence public opinion with the aim of abandoning the Republic of Moldova’s European path.

In this context, the Centre emphasizes the importance of investing in national defense capabilities. According to the institution, such investments can either help deter hostile actions or ensure the means necessary to protect national infrastructure.

The Centre states that the airspace of the Republic of Moldova is increasingly being overflown by Russian drones, alongside similar incidents reported in Romania, Poland, and the Baltic countries.

The institution also mentions the unauthorized use of drones near critical infrastructure sites in European Union states, including Germany, Belgium, and Denmark.