"Million Poles" at the Independence March? Not in this photo

On November 11, 2026, the Independence March in Warsaw attracted around 250,000 participants according to city estimates, while organizers claimed up to a million. The march route stretched nearly three kilometers from Rondo Dmowskiego to the National Stadium. Photos circulated online showing large crowds, but some images raised doubts about their authenticity. A notable post by MEP Anna Zalewska featured a photo that was later revealed to be misleading, as it did not accurately depict the area around Rondo Dmowskiego. Analysis suggested a 94.3% likelihood that the image was AI-generated. Additionally, a video claiming to show the event was actually from a previous anniversary, further misleading viewers.