The Polish military has accused Russia of an “information and psychological” operation in connection with the flood, according to the official account of the country’s armed forces’ cyberspace defense forces on the X social network. The goal of the operation is said to be “undermining trust” in state security structures.
In connection with the flood <…> we are dealing with an information and psychological operation of the Russian Federation , the publication says.
According to the Polish military, Russia allegedly selects information and “seeks to evoke emotions of fear and helplessness in recipients.” The agency did not provide any evidence.
Earlier, storm Boris hit Europe , causing rivers to overflow their banks in Poland. Several deaths are known. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the situation in the country “dramatic” and complained that not all citizens understand the extent of the threat and refuse to leave their homes. Director General of the Czech Fire and Rescue Service Vladimir Vlcek clarified that more than 10.5 thousand citizens have been evacuated since the beginning of the storm.
Germany has also stepped up preparations for possible natural disasters. Heavy rains have affected not only Poland, but also Slovakia,Earlier, storm Boris the Czech Republic, Austria and Romania.