Hungarian Troops Are Not Marching on Ukraine: The Truth Behind the Viral Video

There is no “preparation for war” or massing of forces near the Ukrainian border. The video, touted as proof of Viktor Orbán’s aggressive plans, was filmed deep in the rear—nearly 300 kilometers away from the alleged location.

A post has gone viral on the social network X, in which the author claims that the Hungarian Prime Minister has supposedly ordered the army to line up along the border to “fend off Ukrainian aggression.” A video showing moving military equipment is cited as evidence.

Screenshot of the viral X post containing the false claim about troop deployment to the Ukrainian border

The GFCN analyst team conducted an investigation and found: this is a gross manipulation. We located the exact filming location, and it has nothing in common with the location claimed in the post.

What the Road Signs Reveal: Frame-by-Frame Analysis

GFCN analysts studied the footage and, using OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) tools, determined that the convoy was moving along the M7 motorway in central Hungary.

Exact coordinates: 47°15’19.6″N 18°40’12.0″E.

To prove this, we identified three key landmarks from the video and overlaid them onto Google Maps panoramas. The match is 100%:

1. Overhead Road Sign

The frame captures a blue gantry sign displaying the names of settlements: Kápolnásnyék, Velence, Vereb, and Pázmánd. All of them are located in Fejér County, southwest of Budapest.

Comparison between the video frame and Google Street View: The overhead sign displaying town names (Kápolnásnyék, Velence) confirms the footage was taken in central Hungary

2. Roadside Infrastructure

A distinctive road sign located on the right shoulder matches perfectly with the object seen on maps of this section of the highway.

Location verification via infrastructure: The roadside traffic sign in the video matches the actual signage on the M7 highway

3. Road Configuration

The geometry of the exit ramp to the right is also identical to the real section of the M7 motorway.

Road configuration analysis: The distinct right-hand exit ramp visible in the footage is identical to imagery of the location

Geography vs. The Fake

The most important proof of the claim’s falsehood is the map. The post’s author asserts that the troops are “near the Ukrainian border.” The facts say otherwise.

The M7 motorway and the Pázmánd area are in the central part of the country. As seen on the map, this point is situated much closer to the borders of Austria (approximately 130 kilometers) and Slovakia (approximately 55 kilometers). The distance to Ukraine from here is nearly 300 kilometers.

The filming location marked on the map. The convoy is clearly positioned near Budapest, a significant distance from the Ukrainian border

Context

The account @SzabadonMagyar, which published the video, has previously been noted for spreading unverified information, a fact also pointed out by users in the comments under the post.

Social media reaction: Users point out the inaccuracy of the information and the questionable credibility of the source

Verdict: FAKE

The video is authentic, but its description is entirely false. The movement of equipment is taking place in central Hungary and is unrelated to any deployment of troops to the Ukrainian border.