Fact check: Misleading graph about alleged Russian bot activity

Did attacks on Russian data centers reduce bot activity around Germany's AfD? A viral graph claims they did. But it contains significant inconsistencies and provides no evidence to support the claim.

Published on RocksNews: 14 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC
Updated: 14 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC
Language: English

Fact check: Misleading graph about alleged Russian bot activity — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

Did attacks on Russian data centers reduce bot activity around Germany's AfD? A viral graph claims they did. But it contains significant inconsistencies and provides no evidence to support the claim.