Viral clip shows filming of a music video, not Ukrainian soldiers ‘faking combat’ to secure US funds

What was claimed:
Clips show Ukrainian soldiers faking combat to appear "war torn" in order to receive US funds.

Our verdict:
The clips actually show behind-the-scenes footage from a music video about the Ukraine war.

Title: Viral clip shows filming of a music video, not Ukrainian soldiers ‘faking combat’ to secure US funds
URL: https://fullfact.org/online/false-claim-ukraine-soldiers-combat/
Publisher: Full Fact
Date published: March 10, 2025
Description:

What was claimed:
Clips show Ukrainian soldiers faking combat to appear “war torn” in order to receive US funds.

Our verdict:
The clips actually show behind-the-scenes footage from a music video about the Ukraine war.

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