BGPro-Russian social media users have spread false images claiming they prove Ukraine staged the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery, a significant religious site. These images show camera equipment on nearby rooftops, suggesting prior knowledge of the strike. The monastery complex was hit between June 14 and 15 by Russian drones and rockets during an attack on Kyiv, resulting in five deaths and damage to residential areas. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko shared video footage showing the Uspenskaya Cathedral engulfed in flames. Russian authorities blamed Ukraine, stating the cathedral was damaged by an American-made Patriot missile. Euronews' fact-checking team 'The Cube' investigated these claims, finding over 11,000 views across platforms. They used AI tools to verify the images, discovering digital watermarks indicating the photos were generated by AI, likely created to falsely suggest the attack was staged.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the claims made by pro-Russian users and the counter-evidence provided by Euronews’ fact-checking team. It does not take a stance but reports on the controversy and provides balanced information from multiple perspectives.
