Fact Check: Did AfD bot activity collapse after Ukraine bombed Russian data centers?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A chart shows that bot activity supporting Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) sharply dropped after Ukraine bombed Russian data centers.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The chart was unsourced and included supposed activity data extending several days into the future, meaning it could not represent actual observed bot activity. The person who shared it later acknowledged that the graph was unverified and AI-generated.


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Date: 10/15/2026


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Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check