From NewsPunch.com…
All of the viral stories chronicling Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s ongoing invasion by the mainstream media have turned out to be fake propaganda, despite garnering millions of shares and likes.
The viral, fake stories come amidst social media platforms using strict “fact-checking” operations, which are used to censor stories that counter the establishment narratives. These fact checkers, however, have been silent regarding the mainstream media’s recent spate of fake Ukraine news.
1. The Snake Island “Martyrs.”
Thirteen Ukrainian border guards stationed on the country’s Snake Island, located in the Black Sea, were quickly alleged to have been killed by Russian forces, at the onset of Russia’s invasion. Audio recordings of what was allegedly their final moment went viral on social media, with a Russian warship demanding: “I ask you to lay down your arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed and unnecessary deaths. Otherwise, you will be bombed.”
“Russian warship,” came the reply, “go f**k yourself.”
The 13 Ukrainians, the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, died “heroically.” He later promised to recognize each solder with the title of Hero of Ukraine. Days later, however, the Ukraine Navy revealed that the guards had actually been “taken captive by Russian occupiers” and were all still alive.
