A false X (formerly Twitter) account falsely attributed statements to Ukraine’s recently appointed commander for several days. The commander reportedly did not control or authorize the profile, which disseminated information seemingly on his behalf. The imposter account gained traction before the social media platform, X, took action and shut down the operation. The incident raises concerns about disinformation and the potential for manipulated narratives related to the ongoing conflict. It highlights the challenges of verifying information shared on social media, particularly during times of war. X did not immediately comment on how the account was allowed to operate for an extended period, fueling speculation about content moderation issues. This case underscores the vulnerability of public figures to impersonation on social media platforms.