Category Azov Battalion

Fake: Azov Commander Captured Again

The Azov brigade commander of the Ukrainian National Guard Denys Prokopenko with a call name Redys was not captured again. After the false information spread, the Azov press service published his photo and dedicated it to the National Ukrainian Flag Day.

October 14, 2024
Azov Battalion Context Coordinated disinformation Fact checks / debunkings Misconceptions Russia Russian propaganda Ukraine

FACT CHECK: No, Lego Did Not Create Figurines Of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment | Check Your Fact

Verdict: False
The photos show a set of custom-built Lego figures. A Lego spokesperson confirmed the images do not depict an official product.

July 26, 2022
Azov Battalion Context Disinformation Fact checks / debunkings Media taken out of context Methods Misconceptions Ukraine

Category Azov Battalion

Fake: Azov Commander Captured Again

FACT CHECK: No, Lego Did Not Create Figurines Of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment | Check Your Fact

Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation.

Fact vs Fake tip #2: Is it the whole story?

Fact vs Fake tip #1: Check the source