Locals in Kuban advised to be cautious of bogus poisoned water and treats
Festival-Goers Warned About Unverified Reports of Dangerous Products at Victory Celebrations
Rumors have been swirling since May 7 in community groups in Krasnodar, suggesting that volunteers might distribute tainted candies, chocolates, and bottles of water at the events celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory. Alarming messages claim that even the packaging for the beverages is contaminated, with the "poison" allegedly being maximally toxic and acting swiftly.
However, it's essential to stress that the League of Safe Internet has declared these claims unfounded. According to their experts, nefarious actors from Ukraine are looking to spoil the celebratory mood and create fear. Under such circumstances, it's advisable not to rely on such alarmist messages and even more so, avoid spreading misinformation to others. Remember, doing so unwittingly serves the wrongdoers' purposes.
While there have been reports of heightened security concerns related to ongoing air raid alerts and the cancelation of Victory Day parades in Krasnodar and other areas[1][2][4], no credible sources have confirmed the existence of threats involving poisoned edibles or tampered bottled water linked to the Victory Day celebrations[2][5]. The primary focus, therefore, remains on physical security threats and event cancellations rather than product safety or poisoning risks.
As always, it's crucial to verify the information you receive and remember the consequences of propagating false information. For additional context, it's worth noting that reports of young individuals drinking on the graves of Kuban's heroes were also denied by the Ministry of Internal Affairs[3].
[1] https://news.yandex.ru/temper/kuban-na-vysokom-voennom-ushtbe-ata-krasnodarskogo-regionalnogo-sobora-5812cb4c-427e-4ad1-8384-c10384548e2e
[2] https://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/5ffbbc729a7947272628ba99
[3] https://www.kp.ru/daily/26720.6/4378116/
[4] https://www.tass.ru/moscow/11689145
[5] https://www.interfax.ru/regions/742601
- Despite unverified reports of dangerous products at Victory Celebrations in Krasnodar, there has been no confirmation from credible sources that the edibles or bottled water are contaminated or poisoned.
- The League of Safe Internet has deemed claims about tainted candies, chocolates, and contaminated beverage packaging unfounded, suggesting that these rumors might be part of a sabotage attempt by nefarious actors from Ukraine.
- With the anniversary of Victory approaching, it is advisable for festival-goers to be vigilant against misinformation and avoid spreading it, as doing so could inadvertently serve the purposes of those looking to create fear and disrupt the celebrations.
- As in the past instances, it is essential to verify the information received, especially in the realm of politics, crime-and-justice, and general-news, to prevent the circulation of false information, such as reports of young individuals drinking on the graves of Kuban's heroes, which were subsequently denied by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
