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These Photos Do Not Show the Devastation Caused by Russia’s Bombing in Kyiv
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4th March 2022
These Photos Do Not Show the Devastation Caused by Russia’s Bombing in Kyiv
The Claim : Photos depict the destruction of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by the Russian bombing.
Misleading
Putin Is Not Currently Wandering the Streets of Kyiv
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3rd March 2022
Putin Is Not Currently Wandering the Streets of Kyiv
The Claim : A video showing the Russian President Vladimir Putin walking alone in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
Misleading
Video From Beirut Shared as Explosion in Kharkiv
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3rd March 2022
Video From Beirut Shared as Explosion in Kharkiv
The Claim : A video depicts the effects of the destruction caused by the Russian bombing of the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine.
Misleading
Old Video Recirculated as a Vacuum Bomb Explosion in Ukraine
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3rd March 2022
Old Video Recirculated as a Vacuum Bomb Explosion in Ukraine
The Claim : The video shows a thermobaric “vacuum bomb” being used to destroy a Ukrainian army base in Okhtyrka.
Misleading
Russia Did Not Expel the US Ambassador
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3rd March 2022
Russia Did Not Expel the US Ambassador
The Claim : Russia expelled the US ambassador.
Misleading
Video From UK Shared as Footage Showing Ukrainian Civilians Fleeing
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2nd March 2022
Video From UK Shared as Footage Showing Ukrainian Civilians Fleeing
The Claim : Video shows how Ukrainian filmmakers capture footage of civilians fleeing from Russian forces.
Misleading
Misleading Video Shared as Victims of the Russian Bombing in Ukraine
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2nd March 2022
Misleading Video Shared as Victims of the Russian Bombing in Ukraine
The Claim : The video depicts the fabrication of a film of the victims of the Russian bombing in Ukraine.
Misleading
Misleading Photo of the Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Dressed as a Samurai
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2nd March 2022
Misleading Photo of the Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Dressed as a Samurai
The Claim : A photo depicts the Japanese ambassador to Ukraine, accompanied by the news that he refused to leave Ukraine after receiving the Samurai sword.
Misleading
The Image Does Not Show the Destruction Caused by the Latest Russian Invasion in Kyiv
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28th February 2022
The Image Does Not Show the Destruction Caused by the Latest Russian Invasion in Kyiv
The Claim : A picture depicts the ruins in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, after Russia's recent attack.
Misleading
Zelenskyy Denies Reports That He Has Fled the Country
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28th February 2022
Zelenskyy Denies Reports That He Has Fled the Country
The Claim : The Ukrainian president left the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
Misleading
The Video Is From Venezuela, Not the Russian Bombing of Ukraine
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28th February 2022
The Video Is From Venezuela, Not the Russian Bombing of Ukraine
The Claim : A video clip showing the Russian bombing of Ukraine.
Misleading
2017 Photo Shared as Belarusian Volunteers Fighting for Ukraine Recently
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28th February 2022
2017 Photo Shared as Belarusian Volunteers Fighting for Ukraine Recently
The Claim : The picture depicts Belarusian volunteers taking part in the war on the side of the Ukrainian army.
Misleading
Video of Ahed Tamimi in 2012 Shared as Ukrainian Girl Cursing a Russian Soldier
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28th February 2022
Video of Ahed Tamimi in 2012 Shared as Ukrainian Girl Cursing a Russian Soldier
The Claim : In the video, a young Ukrainian girl curses a Russian soldier and tells him, "Go back to your country."
Misleading
Old Video Shared as Ukrainians Recently Destroying Russian Tanks in Kyiv
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28th February 2022
Old Video Shared as Ukrainians Recently Destroying Russian Tanks in Kyiv
The Claim : The video shows Ukrainian citizens recently destroying two Russian tanks using gasoline bottles in Kyiv.
Misleading
No, This Photo Does Not Depict a Meeting Between Jordan’s Foreign Minister and Russia’s Ambassador
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28th February 2022
No, This Photo Does Not Depict a Meeting Between Jordan’s Foreign Minister and Russia’s Ambassador
The Claim : A photo shows Jordan's foreign minister and Russia's ambassador discussing the Ukraine crisis.
Misleading
Not Related to Russia, This Photo Was Taken in 2019
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28th February 2022
Not Related to Russia, This Photo Was Taken in 2019
The Claim : During the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, a US B-52 bomber is seen flying in the air.
Misleading
Video Game Clip Shared as an Attack in Ukraine on a Russian Plane
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28th February 2022
Video Game Clip Shared as an Attack in Ukraine on a Russian Plane
The Claim : A video depicting an attempted attack on a Russian military aircraft in Ukraine.
Misleading
Video of Paratrooper Landing Is Old and From Brazil
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27th February 2022
Video of Paratrooper Landing Is Old and From Brazil
The Claim : The footage shows a Russian pilot landing in the Ukrainian airspace.
Misleading
2016 Photo Recently Shared as Children Bid Farewell to Ukrainian Soldiers
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26th February 2022
2016 Photo Recently Shared as Children Bid Farewell to Ukrainian Soldiers
The Claim : The "Children of War" photo was taken during Russia's ongoing military action in Ukraine.
Misleading
Old Video of US Marines Meeting Their Families Shared as Recent Footage From Ukraine
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26th February 2022
Old Video of US Marines Meeting Their Families Shared as Recent Footage From Ukraine
The Claim : Before going to war, Ukrainian soldiers say their goodbyes to their families in this video.
Misleading