Event 922

{
  "attack_type": "Propaganda",
  "category": "InfoOps",
  "confidence": "High",
  "country": "Estonia",
  "description": "The article reveals the presence of Estonian social media influencers on TikTok who spread Russian narratives and disinformation. It details how these influencers produce content that aligns with Kremlin propaganda themes, targeting mainly young audiences. The investigation highlights key figures, some with tens of thousands of followers, who amplify misinformation about the Ukraine conflict, NATO, and Estonian politics. Propastop outlines the methodology used to identify these influencers and the channels through which they operate, emphasizing the risks of distorted perceptions fueled by such online narratives. The report calls for increased media literacy and monitoring to counter the influence of Russian information warfare on Estonia's digital space.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-05-26T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "https://www.propastop.org/en/2025/05/26/battlefield-tiktok-who-are-estonian-influencers-spreading-russian-narratives/",
    "Who are Estonian influencers spreading Russian narratives on TikTok?",
    "Several Estonian social media influencers create Russian-aligned content, targeting youth audiences.",
    "They propagate disinformation regarding the Ukraine conflict, NATO, and Estonian governance.",
    "The article details identification methods and warns about the proliferating impact on Estonia's information space."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "https://www.propastop.org/en/2025/05/26/battlefield-tiktok-who-are-estonian-influencers-spreading-russian-narratives/",
          "Who are Estonian influencers spreading Russian narratives on TikTok?",
          "Several Estonian social media influencers create Russian-aligned content, targeting youth audiences.",
          "They propagate disinformation regarding the Ukraine conflict, NATO, and Estonian governance.",
          "The article details identification methods and warns about the proliferating impact on Estonia's information space."
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "media_assets": [
    {
      "description": "ScreenshotOne capture",
      "type": "screenshot",
      "url": "/media/event_922_1764165637_03a89ddc.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "screenshot_count": 1.0,
  "summary_extended": "On 26 May 2025, Propastop published an analysis identifying several Estonian TikTok influencers who disseminate pro-Russian narratives, contributing to information warfare efforts. These influencers utilize the platform's wide reach to promote narratives supportive of Kremlin positions on the Ukraine war, undermine NATO, and sow doubt about Estonia's government and Western alliances. Some influencers have grown significant follower bases, making their content influential among young Estonian users. The article explains the techniques employed to uncover these actors, including content analysis and network tracking, and discusses the potential impact on public opinion and societal resilience. The piece urges stakeholders to enhance media literacy programs and strengthen counter-info operations to mitigate the ongoing propaganda threat in Estonia.",
  "summary_short": "Estonian TikTok influencers are identified spreading Russian propaganda targeting youth, posing challenges to information integrity in Estonia.",
  "url": "https://www.propastop.org/en/2025/05/26/battlefield-tiktok-who-are-estonian-influencers-spreading-russian-narratives/"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "EE",
  "Attack Type": "Propaganda",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "EE",
  "Date": "26-May-25",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "Analysis reveals ??Estonian influencers amplifying ??Kremlin narratives on TikTok as part of information warfare.",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "??Estonian influencers identified spreading ??Russian narratives on TikTok",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://www.propastop.org/en/2025/05/26/battlefield-tiktok-who-are-estonian-influencers-spreading-russian-narratives/",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "Propaganda",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}