It is important that we press for adequate supports for women and children affected. They deserve an official apology at the very least along with social, financial and psychological support.

Well done to Terri, Paul and Fiona for sharing their stories and thanks to @sarahcorker.bsky.social and @lkilraine.bsky.social from @itvnews.bsky.social for the opportunity.

You can read about the full investigation on the @itvnews.bsky.social website, watch on ITVX or listen to our episode of ITV News' What You Need to Know podcast with @lucrezianews.bsky.social

Watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/MimKIq5r6u0?...

Conscription is a sensitive topic among Ukrainians, who are bracing for their third winter of conflict, amid growing shortages of infantry, ammunition and morale, meaning emotions tend to be easily manipulated.

We showed our findings to Oleksandr Danylyuk from @rusi.bsky.social

Working with disinformation experts and using a Ukrainian sim card, we tested TikTok’s algorithm to see the sort of content being pushed to users.

In just hours, the feed was full of videos pushing pro-Kremlin narratives and the videos have even reached soldiers on the frontline

We uncovered videos, repeatedly served to Ukrainians on TikTok, urging them not to fight against Russia, and even sharing tips and links on how to flee the country to avoid conscription - sometimes for huge cash sums.

We verified our findings with cybersecurity, conflict and disinformation experts