Bot networks. Online propaganda. “Troll farms”.

Hostile governments, and ideological factions spend millions to flood your news and social media with known untruths about what’s happening in Ukraine.

The good news: Today, it’s easier than ever to trace reports back to the source.

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No, Ukraine’s military is not camouflaging tanks as houses

Jun 14, 2023
An October 2020 article from the news outlet RBC-Ukraine said the car was decorated to look like a Ukrainian village house. The car motor was hidden, and the driver’s seat was built into the floor. Side mirrors that would normally be on a car were replaced with cameras inside the structure, RBC-Ukraine reported. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, there have been numerous false and misleading claims about the war and both countries’ military units. We rate the claim that a Ukrainian tank is using a house as camouflage False.
Did Members of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Help Make This Bollywood Video?

Did Members of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Help Make This Bollywood Video?

Jun 13, 2023
A viral tweet described the video as “war propaganda in the style of Bollywood dance videos.”
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Fake: Germany’s Rheinmetall Shares Fall Drastically After Ukraine’s Failed Counteroffensive

Jun 13, 2023
Data from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange data shows that the value of Rheinmetall group’s shares fluctuated, and no sharp drops have been noted. The Ukrainian military highly appreciates the quality of German weapons, and Rheinmetall AG is planning to increase production, as demand for its products is growing, driven by the Russian war in Ukraine.

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