| Title: | Clip shows video game, not Ukrainian victory in Sievierodonetsk |
| URL: | https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/19/viral-image/clip-shows-video-game-not-ukrainian-victory-sievie/ |
| Publisher: | PolitiFact |
| Date published: | July 19, 2022 |
| Description: | But a video being shared on social media a few weeks later perhaps buoyed Ukraine’s supporters. The description in the July 17 post said “Sievierodonetsk’s air defenses shot down 55 Ka 52 helicopters.” Dozens of comments cheered on Ukraine, with Ukrainian flags and GIFs congratulating the country. That’s because anyone who watches the video can clearly see that the footage isn’t authentic. It’s a video game. We rate claims of this footage’s veracity False. |
Clip shows video game, not Ukrainian victory in Sievierodonetsk
But a video being shared on social media a few weeks later perhaps buoyed Ukraine's supporters. The description in the July 17 post said "Sievierodonetsk's air defenses shot down 55 Ka 52 helicopters."
Dozens of comments cheered on Ukraine, with Ukrainian flags and GIFs congratulating the country.
That's because anyone who watches the video can clearly see that the footage isn't authentic. It's a video game.
We rate claims of this footage's veracity False.
