No, a Canadian Sniper Was Not Killed While Fighting for Ukraine
The Claim
Wali, a Canadian sniper who went to Ukraine to fight Russia, was recently killed by Russian forces.
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Social media users have shared posts alleging that the Canadian sniper known as "Wali" who went to fight for Ukraine against the Russian invasion was killed by Russian forces.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be fake.
Using Keywords on Google Search, our team found that the Canadian sniper known as Wali spoke to Global News on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, confirming that he is “alive and well in Kyiv.”
Description: The Canadian sniper spoke to Global News on March 22, 2022.
According to Global News’ article, Wali said he was “simply in black-out mode.” He said he believes rumors of his death were part of a propaganda campaign by the Russians.” He added, speaking to Global News from the Kyiv region, that he is well-fed and all good. He was also surprised by these fake posts claiming his death. “I was the last person to learn the news that I was dead,” he said.
Global News reported that Wali spent the week that the claim was making the rounds on the front lines in Kyiv. According to reports, he was sick at the time of the interview, but he would be back on the front lines in a few days.
Claims of the Canadian sniper's death began to circulate online after Wali, popularly known as "one of the deadliest snipers," joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
