“Education is one of the most effective tools in combating disinformation,” the ministry wrote on Twitter, the state PAP news agency reported.
Officials called on the public to “think and be immune to disinformation” by following a set of guidelines.
“Don’t be influenced by the headline,” the defence ministry said, adding that audiences should be wary of emotional language and evaluate the credibility of authors and pictures.
It also advised citizens to consult alternative sources of data and think before sharing any content.
It comes after the defence ministry last week warned about fake text messages urging people to report for military duty.
No military mobilisation has been announced, defence officials stressed.
Poland’s defence ministry has also recently appealed to the public not to share online any information about the movement of military columns and the take-offs and landings of army planes and helicopters.
Thursday is day fifteen of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24.
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Source: PAP