Fake: One in Three Murmansk New Apartments for Migrants

The false claim has been debunked by the Murmansk Region's operational headquarters.
Feb 23, 2026
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Numerous fake news stories are being spread on the internet.
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Evgeniy Sofiychuk / NGS55.RU

A fake screenshot of a popular media outlet in the Arctic region is being circulated on social media.

The operational headquarters debunked the false claim about housing for migrants.
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Murmansk Operational Headquarters / T.me

The fake article states: «The government of Murmansk Region has approved new rules for allocating housing in buildings under construction. According to the decree, 30% of apartments in the region»s new buildings will be reserved for migrant workers from India.«

«This is fake! Spreading such information is one of the methods of enemy information-psychological influence by Ukrainian special services. Trust only verified sources of information and do not spread dubious publications!» the regional operational headquarters reminded.

Many fakes are circulating online: for example, about the cancellation of free school meals, the suspension of gas station operations, a ban on gasoline sales, restrictions on abortions, a radiation threat, drone attacks, collecting money for the regional budget, and others.

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