Compilation of Misleading Explosive Videos Circulating on Social Media Post Iran’s Attack on Israel in 2024

Tehran, Iran – Social media was flooded with a dramatic video compilation on April 13, 2024, showcasing explosions and chaotic scenes of people fleeing the streets, purportedly linked to Iran’s attack on Israel. However, it was soon revealed that the footage actually consisted of older clips taken from different countries and incidents prior to the alleged assault by Tehran. The misleading video, which garnered over 4.8 million views, included footage of a blast in Lebanon, …

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Misleading Image Circulates Online Amidst Claims of Ukraine Security Service Attack

Kyiv, Ukraine – A viral image circulating online claims to show plumes of smoke rising from the headquarters of Ukraine’s security service in Kyiv after a supposed missile attack by Russia. The image, shared on social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter), initially sparked rumors of a targeted strike on the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in the capital city. However, a reverse image search reveals that the photograph actually captures …

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