Does Blitzcrank's ultimate silence or stop channeling spells?

I have seen this phenomenon not only once that when Blitzcrank runs into a TF, he silences for a short duration, stopping channeling for example.

Is this true, or only an assumption on my part?

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What does Blitzcrank ULT do?

Static Field Enemies attacked by Blitzcrank are marked and take lightning damage after 1 second. Additionally, Blitzcrank can activate this ability to remove nearby enemies' shields, damage them, and silence them briefly.

What type is Blitzcrank?

Blitzcrank is an enormous, near-indestructible automaton from Zaun, originally built to dispose of hazardous waste.

Who made Blitzcrank LOL?

In the League of Legends lore, Blitzcrank is created by Viktor in an attempt to save the people of Zaun from a chemical outbreak that happens.

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