Analysis of a Russian state-sourced PSYOP study
In the document published by the Russian defense ministry, it is noted that MotorSich company asked Baykar whether it is possible to equip the UAVs with aerosol spraying systems and mechanisms with a capacity of at least 20 liters.
Russia wants to instrumentalize this document to justify the allegation that Ukraine used chemical weapons.
Let's take a closer look at this attempt, which was caught by Arda Mevlütoğlu's bragging detector:
This document, shared by the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Embassy of the Russian Federation, contains the company's answers to the questions sent by Ukraine's Export Control Office to BaykarTech.
Why were these questions asked to Baykar? The reason is hidden in the "Subject" section of the article. It is about the "MS500", that is, the engine produced by Motor Sich company and to be used in Akıncı UAV system.
Its contract was signed in November 2021.
For the sale of this engine to Baykar, Ukraine's Export Control Authority needs to issue an export license. For this, there are questions that the company needs to answer. Here is the document shared by the Russians, the answers to those questions.
So what is the wisdom of 20 liters of aerosol? Very simple.
Ukrainians have implemented the European Union's drone export control legislation.
In summary, the Ukrainians asked Baykar, "You asked for this engine for the Akıncı UAV, but does this UAV have an aerosol transport and release mechanism of 20 liters or more?" , in accordance with EU legislation.
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Here, we have put forward a large number of PSYOP studies originating from Ukraine-side. However, it should not be forgotten that the Russian side is also working on disinformation at least as much as the other side (even more intensely) and is engaged in many manipulation efforts.
So much so that the pro-Russian posters even here are deliberately sharing photoshopped images and many unfounded claims. There is a huge amount of misinformation.