SECURITYJul 27 · 05:23 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERMatthew Loh ([email protected])

Someone cosplaying online as Ukraine's new top general has already fooled thousands

A fake X account impersonating Ukraine's new commander in chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has gained nearly 7,000 followers, prompting Ukraine's General Staff to list official pages. The account posted military updates and an audit announcement, drawing criticism from Ukrainian figures.

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