Category Methods

Fake: Ukrainians Demand Ransom from the Deceased Hamas Hostage’s Family

There is no police investigation claiming that the family of Shani Louk, who was killed by Hamas, received ransom calls from Ukraine. Neither the German media WDR, cited by the propagandists, nor any other credible sources published such news. Propaganda used the signature style of the German media to justify Hamas and denigrate Ukraine.

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Fake: Former Porn Actress Mia Khalifa Thanks Ukraine for Helping Hamas

Former American adult actress of Lebanese origin Mia Khalifa did not thank Ukraine for helping the Islamic movement Hamas. Neither USA TODAY, which is cited by Russian propaganda, nor any other reputable media outlets have published news with words of gratitude to Ukraine from Mia Khalifa.

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Don’t fall for this supposed anti-Ukrainian billboard declaring ‘Glory to Urine’

Verdict: This video was altered.

Erin Watkins, general counsel for [billboard owner] Big Outdoor, told PolitiFact that "Glory to Urine" never appeared on the billboard and that the "original video that was used to create the doctored images appears to be at least over a year old."

"The images are 100% fake," Watkins said.

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FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Aftermath Of Recent Ukrainian Attack | Check Your Fact

A post shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, claims to show a satellite image of the aftermath of the recent Ukrainian strike in Crimea.

Verdict: False
The image is from an August 2022 Ukrainian attack.

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FACT CHECK: No Evidence ‘Glory To Urine’ Billboard Is Real | Check Your Fact

There is no evidence, though, that this occurred. Check Your Fact did not find any credible news outlets reporting on the alleged billboard. Instead, multiple outlets, including fact-checking website Snopes, reported that the billboard was a viral fake.

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