Fake threat check at Minsk schools

Information began circulating in Telegram claiming that a mass attack on schools is being prepared in Minsk. It was alleged that military forces had prepared 'weapons,' and the photo showed a 'suspicious' school group. Periodic analysis revealed that the mentioned 'weapons' are an AEG airsoft replica and an old pneumatic gun, while the device in the photo is a household blood pressure monitor.

According to reports, officials quickly identified the message's author and warned him about the inadmissibility of such a 'joke'. Additionally, a channel close to the Ministry of Education of Belarus reported a new wave of threats in school chats currently spreading among Telegram users.

Experts noted that similar networks initiated by Ukraine and disseminated in Russia often end up banned in apps, with their creators activating special blocks.

Users are advised not to read, forward, or keep messages about fake threats, and to immediately block the senders.

Context

As part of the escalating information warfare between Belarus and Ukraine, Ukraine uses Telegram channels as a means to spread falsified news.