Reported AI-Generated Audio of Ukrainian Commander Andriy Biletsky Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign
In late June 2025, Russian Telegram channels reportedly circulated a video containing a purportedly AI-generated audio track impersonating Ukrainian commander Andrii Biletskyi. The audio clip reportedly claimed Ukrainian authorities deliberately avoid identifying fallen soldiers to withhold compensation. Verification reportedly showed the voice was synthetic and mismatched with original May 16 footage of Biletskyi. Hive Moderation reportedly confirmed the audio was overwhelmingly AI-generated.
- Date it happened
- 2025-06-30
- Organisation involved
- Russian Telegram channels, Russian disinformation channels, Government of Russia-aligned actors, Information manipulation actors, Pro-Russian information manipulation actors
- Product, system or model
- Deepfake technology, Telegram, Social media platforms, Synthetic audio generation technology
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