They Are Beautiful, Untrue, and Harmful. A Network of Fake Accounts Hits Ukrainian Women

On February 2, 2026, an orchestrated wave of fake Facebook profiles purporting to be attractive Ukrainian women began posting fake matrimonial ads aimed at inciting negative reactions among Polish internet users. These profiles are non-existent individuals presented as demanding and entitled, provoking criticism and hate comments. The operation aims to stir anti-Ukrainian sentiments amid ongoing regional tensions. The network operates through a coordinated disinformation and harassment campaign on social media, reflecting a broader trend of information warfare targeting Ukrainian diaspora communities in Poland. Official voices and analysts note the campaign as a deliberate anti-Ukrainian provocation leveraging social media platforms. Gabriela Sieczkowska authored the report published on Konkret24, highlighting the malicious intent behind the fake accounts. The campaign illustrates the use of deceptive digital personas to foment societal discord and ethnic hostility in Poland.