An analysis by the counter-disinformation group 411 revealed that social media accounts associated with the Russian military promoted far-right messages during the Ceuta migration crisis, reaching over 500,000 people shortly after the event began. These accounts framed the situation as a coordinated attack, incorporating Islamophobic and antisemitic conspiracy theories, and rapidly disseminated their narratives in multiple languages.
The disinformation campaign coincided with a significant influx of migrants into Ceuta, with reports indicating that social media played a crucial role in both encouraging crossings and inciting nationalist responses. The analysis highlighted a more organized approach to spreading disinformation compared to previous years, suggesting a concerning trend in the coordination of far-right messaging across Europe.