deirdre
Senior Member.
This thread is NOT a discussion thread.
This thread is for short-quick debunking/explaining minor fake or mistaken news that has been spread.
Larger debunks (like for the "ghost of kyiv" should have their own thread ie: it contains multiple bunk, like footage from video game And then later photo of pilot from 2019 etc)
If members want to ruminate on any of the examples in this thread, please start a new thread... I'm hoping this thread can just be used by outside readers to QUICKLY scan for self-contained debunks. If you feel your new thread discussion on any of these should be linked to the original debunk/explanation in this thread please ask moderators to add your link to the original comment.
ex: outright fake photos or footage
Newsmax posted and has since removed a photo claiming "The current devastation in Ukraine" when it is actually from 2015

or ex: probable mistakes
This thread is for short-quick debunking/explaining minor fake or mistaken news that has been spread.
Larger debunks (like for the "ghost of kyiv" should have their own thread ie: it contains multiple bunk, like footage from video game And then later photo of pilot from 2019 etc)
If members want to ruminate on any of the examples in this thread, please start a new thread... I'm hoping this thread can just be used by outside readers to QUICKLY scan for self-contained debunks. If you feel your new thread discussion on any of these should be linked to the original debunk/explanation in this thread please ask moderators to add your link to the original comment.
ex: outright fake photos or footage
Newsmax posted and has since removed a photo claiming "The current devastation in Ukraine" when it is actually from 2015
Article: An elderly woman wipes away tears as she stands in front of a damaged house in Nikishyne, southeast of Debaltseve, in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine on March 11.
or ex: probable mistakes
Article: Editor's note: Since the publication of this story, reports have emerged that the 13 Ukrainians were captured, not killed. On Saturday, the Ukrainian Border Patrol Agency said that it had "received hope that all of Zmiiny's defenders are alive." Russian state-controlled media reported the island's defenders had surrendered. The Ukrainians said they sent a ship to investigate the island on Saturday but added it was captured by the Russians. Monday, the Ukrainian Navy announced that it was "very happy to learn that our brothers are alive and well" and described them as having been captured by the Russians.
Original story
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Late on Thursday, Ukrainian officials said that the island's infrastructure was destroyed and all contact with the defenders was lost. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an update after the first day of fighting, said all of the island's defenders were killed. He added that he was conferring the title "Hero of Ukraine" -- the nation's highest honor -- on all the defenders of the island.
In all, Zelensky said the defenders were among the at least 137 Ukrainians who were killed in the first day's fighting.