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FACT CHECK: Did Sweden Confirm That The 10 Tanks It Sent To Ukraine Were Destroyed? | Check Your Fact

A post shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, claims Sweden confirmed that the 10 tanks it sent to Ukraine were destroyed.

Verdict: Misleading
There is no evidence that Sweden confirmed that these tanks have been destroyed. Two of the 10 have been confirmed as damaged by video.

Fake story about death of Burisma ‘whistleblower’ started on site known for misinformation

PolitiFact found nothing to substantiate claims that a Burisma accountant was "found dead" before she could provide incriminating evidence on the Biden family.

We traced this viral headline to a site known for publishing misinformation. The narrative appears to have stemmed from an unclear comment made by Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump's former attorney.

FACT CHECK: Viral X Post Of Boris Johnson Giving Raised Arm Salute Is Digitally Altered | Check Your Fact

A viral image shared on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, purports to show former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving a raised arm salute at a recent public event.

Verdict: False
The image is digitally altered. The image was originally shared to the platform by user @smak_media, who admitted it was photoshopped in a subsequent post.

Fake: German Restaurant Urges to Talk Less About Ukraine in Its Ad

A German burger restaurant Burgermeister representative said in a comment to StopFake that they have no relation to the video circulating online. Due to the misuse of their name and logo, the company intends to contact law enforcement authorities to investigate this incident.

FACT CHECK: Who Is Responsible For A Sept. 6 Missile On A Ukrainian Market? | Check Your Fact

Multiple media outlets reported that a Russian missile hit a Ukrainian market in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine.

Verdict: Misleading
A New York Times report stated the evidence shows the missile that hit the market was likely Ukrainian, not Russian. While Ukrainian authorities stated that it was likely a Russian S-300 missile, multiple open-source analysts stated that the New York Times analysis was credible.