What Is Fog Of War? Check Out The Meaning And Preventive Measures


By Chetna Shree09, May 2025 12:00 PMthedailyjagran.com

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After Operation Sindoor, a lot of fake videos and images of older air strikes have been circulating on the internet. It is known as the ‘fog of war’. Tap to know the meaning!

WHAT DOES FOG OF WAR MEAN?

‘Fog of War’ refers to uncertainty or lack of clear information during major operations, making it difficult to make sound decisions. It happens due to the circulation of fake information.

CONFUSION DURING OPERATION SINDOOR

According to the Economic Times, the internet was flooded with fake videos about Operation Sindoor. Popular hashtags, like #Operation Sindoor, garnered around eight million posts.

VIDEOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Many videos were circulated on social media claiming visuals of India’s air strike against Pakistan. An old video of the Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 was shown as an Indian fighter jet shot down in Pakistan.

CASUALTIES REPORT

After India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7th, 2025, Pakistan claimed that 26 civilians were killed and 46 were wounded. India denied the claim. But videos are circulating on the internet reporting casualties.

WHAT TO DO IN THIS SITUATION?

The internet is constantly being flooded with fake information that can be dangerous. We need to consume news and information only from trusted sources. Avoid relying on unverified sources.

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