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Satellite images show civilian deaths in Ukraine town while it was in Russian hands

April 5 (Reuters) - Satellite images taken weeks ago of the town of Bucha in Ukraine show bodies of civilians on a street, a private U.S. company said, undercutting the Russian government's claims that Ukrainian forces caused the deaths or that the scene was staged.

Maxar Technologies provided nine images taken of Bucha on March 18, 19 and 31 to Reuters. At least four of the images appear to show bodies on one of the town's roads, Yablonska Street. The city was occupied by Russian forces until about March 30.

November 16, 2023
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FACT CHECK: Did The Washington Post Publish An Article About Weapons Going From Ukraine To Hamas? | Check Your Fact

Verdict: False
There is no evidence that the Washington Post published this article. A Washington Post spokesperson denied the claim.

November 15, 2023
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New York billboard with messages on Israel, Ukraine is fake

A video spread across social media purports to show an animated digital billboard in New York City with the slogan "Stand With Israel" pushing aside the words "Stand With Ukraine" in November 2023. But the clip is doctored, the latest in a wave of disinformation about the conflicts involving the two countries; the company that owns the sign said it has run no such message, and images AFP and others captured of the display show an advertisement for a movie.

November 15, 2023
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Fake: EU Admitted Russia’s Victory in Ukraine

The pro-Kremlin media took Josep Borrell's quote out of context. In fact, the diplomat had no doubts about the prospect of the war ending in Ukraine's favor and did not admit Russia's victory over the Ukrainian forces.

November 14, 2023
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Fake Video: Ukrainian Phone Scammers Steal Money from Israelis

The video report spreading online is fake, and the story about the Ukrainian scammers is itself made up. The Times of Israel did not publish such information on its website or its social networks.

November 14, 2023
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Fake: Ukrainians Asked To Contribute to Repaying National Debt on Diya App

Ukrainian citizens were not offered to pay the state debt in the app of public services Diya. In a comment to StopFake, the press service of the Ukrainian Digital Transformation Ministry stated that they never sent such messages.

November 13, 2023
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Fake: Video Ad Encourages Gays to Join the Armed Forces

The video, which the Russian media presented as an official promotional campaign of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is fake. This compilation of footage from random sources was broadcasted only by propaganda sources.

November 13, 2023
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Fake: Kyiv Says Ukraine Will Restore Gaza After War

Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development Yulia Svyrydenko did not make such a statement. The quote was spread only by pro-Russian outlets and social media netizens. Ukraine condemns the rocket attacks and aggression of Hamas against the population of Israel, and calls for every effort to de-escalate the conflict to seek peace and protect civilians.

November 9, 2023
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Did Zelenskyy Ask the US for ‘Credit’ to Fight War Against Russia?

During a Nov. 5, 2023, interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" program, Zelenskyy did say: "If you can't give us some financial support [...] give us a credit, and we will give you back money after the war." However, he did not ask for a loan, which is different from asking for a line of credit.

November 9, 2023
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This video is not an Israeli advertisement to ‘recruit Ukrainian soldiers’

Is the Israeli army trying to recruit Ukrainian soldiers into its ranks? This is what some pro-Russian accounts are suggesting by sharing a video they say is an Israeli advertisement, in which a young Ukrainian soldier talks about his decision to join the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). However, the original video actually shows an Israeli soldier, and the Ukrainian voice has been added digitally.

November 8, 2023
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