FC Dynamo players have not joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The image is of members from Gonor, a Ukrainian far-right group.
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Poynter→ How misinformers exploit TikTok’s audio features to spread fake war footage in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fueled a surge of false and misleading content on TikTok. Countless videos are exploiting the platform’s defining features around audio creation and sharing in order […] The post How misinformers exploit TikTo
Snopes→ Did a Fox News Guest Say ‘Russia Is Now Being Canceled’?
A video clip from a Fox News TV show was widely shared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Snopes→ Was the US Still Buying Oil From Russia in Early 2022?
The U.S. was looking into banning imports from Russia, however.
Snopes→ Were Strollers Left at Poland Train Station for Ukraine Refugees?
Ukrainian refugees have been met with food, supplies, and additional transport upon arriving in Poland.
Logically→ A video shows Red Cross boxes loaded with money found in a Ukrainian bunker.
A 2011 video from Accra showing the illegal use of ICRC storage trunks full of cash has been shared with a false narrative of the invasion of Ukraine.
Snopes→ Russia Sets Cease-Fire for Evacuations but Battles Continue
The evacuation routes were mostly leading to Russia and its ally Belarus.
Logically→ A fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine.
Russian attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant caused a fire in its training building in Enerhodar. No radiation release was detected.
Poynter→ Evidence of Russia’s war in Ukraine is plentiful. It is not ‘scripted and staged.’
Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine has brought on an onslaught of attacks, injuries and deaths for more than a week. But according to one claim on Facebook, the war is […] The post Evidence of Russia’s war in Ukraine is plentiful. It is no
Snopes→ ‘From a Pastor in Lviv’ Message Goes Viral on Facebook
We found the origins of the message from Ukrainian Pastor Igor Ivanishin.
Snopes→ People are Booking Airbnbs in Ukraine To Get Money to Residents
Airbnb confirmed it is waiving all guest and host fees for bookings in Ukraine to assist in the effort.
Snopes→ Was ‘Anastasia’ Removed from Disney+ To Protest Invasion of Ukraine?
The movie "Anastasia" is no longer available on Disney+, but its removal was unrelated to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ Modi stopped the Russia-Ukraine war for six hours to evacuate Indian students after speaking with Putin.
Though over 18,000 Indians have been rescued from Ukraine, the reports about war being halted are baseless.
Snopes→ Russian Lawmakers Approve Prison for ‘Fake’ War Reports
Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine.
Logically→ A video shows wreckage in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
A video related to the 2020 Beirut explosion has been misattributed to events of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Poynter→ Ukrainian Snake Island soldiers are believed to be alive, but details of their captivity are unclear
A group of 13 Ukrainian soldiers stationed on Snake Island in the Black Sea has captured the world’s attention, but the group has also been the subject of confounding social media reports […] The post Ukrainian Snake Island soldiers are b
Logically→ Russian tanks are being sold on eBay.
eBay's policy does not allow the sale of military items for both safety reasons and government regulations. The tank listing is satirical.
Snopes→ Father Mourns Son After Shelling on Ukraine Soccer Field
The man, identified only as Serhii, enters the room and finds his 16-year-old son, Iliya, is still and draped by a blood-stained sheet.
Truth or Fiction?→ Russia Purportedly Planned ‘Public Executions’ in Ukraine
In early March 2022, as wild rumors, lies, half-truths, and weaponized disinformation campaigns lit up social media amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, posts began to appear referencing leaked Russian plans for “public executions” the
Snopes→ Bounty on Putin? Russian Businessman Puts Up $1M for Putin’s Arrest
While the initial posting of this bounty featured a "Dead or Alive" poster, it has since been removed from the post.
Snopes→ Are Lukoil Gas Stations ‘Russian Owned’?
Americans outraged by Russia's invasion of Ukraine called for a boycott of Lukoil gas stations in the U.S.
Logically→ An image shows children saying goodbye to Ukrainian soldiers fighting against the Russian invasion.
An image taken in 2016 falsely being linked to the prevailing situation in Ukraine. It was part of a photo album called "Children of War."
Logically→ The image of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in military uniform was clicked while fighting Russian troops.
Zelenskyy's image in a military uniform was taken in 2021, during his visit to Donbas on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Logically→ A Russian missile hit a government building in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities confirmed a Russian missile hit a government building in Kharkiv, Ukraine on March 1, 2022.
Logically→ This image shows a little girl crying next to her deceased mother due to the war after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A photograph from the 2010 film Fortress of War has been spread with a false claim that it shows a girl crying next to her dead mother in Ukraine.
Logically→ The “Ghost of Kyiv,” a Ukrainian fighter pilot, is really called Samuyil Hyde.
An old image of a U.S. fighter pilot has been manipulated to show comedian Sam Hyde’s face. This is not a picture of the "Ghost of Kyiv."
Poynter→ A viral photo of a girl confronting a soldier is from 2012 in West Bank, not Ukraine in 2022
A nearly 10-year-old photo is being misrepresented on social media as an image from present-day Ukraine. “An 8-year-old Ukrainian girl confronts a Russian soldier telling him to go back to […] The post A viral photo of a girl confronting a
Snopes→ What Is Ukraine’s Azov Battalion?
The far-right group has been fighting in Ukraine's eastern region since 2014.
Snopes→ Yes, Elon Musk Sent Starlink Terminals to Ukraine, But at What Safety Cost?
One expert who weighed in noted that satellite communications may pose more danger than safety.
Snopes→ In Wartime Battle Over Imagery, So Far It Hasn’t Been Close
For people outside Ukraine, the conflict with Russia is experienced almost solely through the media. In that theater, it hasn't been close.
Logically→ The Russian Army is destroying U.S.-controlled biolabs.
Putin has not ordered the Russian Army to destroy "U.S. biolabs" in Ukraine as part of an operation against the "Deep State."
Snopes→ Russians to Compete As ‘Neutral Athletes’ at Paralympics
Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries' roles in the war against Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said.
Logically→ Russia unveiled a nuclear missile dubbed “Satan 2” amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia unveiled RS-28 Sarmat, colloquially known as Satan 2, in 2016. It has no connection to the current invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ Drones displayed an aggressive message next to Ukraine’s Motherland Monument against Russian warships.
The image of the Motherland Monument was photoshopped and shared with a false narrative on Twitter.
Logically→ The media wants us to hate Putin because he rejected the New World Order.
Putin is facing criticism because Russia is invading its neighbor Ukraine. This has nothing to do with the New World Order conspiracy theory.
Snopes→ Russian Forces Escalate Attacks on Ukraine’s Civilian Areas
“Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed after the bloodshed on the square in Kharkiv.
Snopes→ These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine
Hundreds of thousands are fleeing violence in Ukraine, others are staying behind to fight. Here's how you can help.
Snopes→ Are ‘Ukrainian Army Cats’ Trained To Spot Sniper Lasers?
Movies don't always provide the most accurate depictions of war.
Snopes→ Viral Video Shows Palestinian Girl, Not Ukrainian, Confronting Soldier
A 2012 video of young Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi was repurposed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, nearly a decade later.
Snopes→ IN PHOTOS: Satellite Images Show 3-Mile-Long Russian Convoy Entering Ukraine
Extending more than 3.25 miles, the convoy reportedly contained tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and self-propelled artillery.