Disinfo: It was rebels who stored chemical weapons in the Khan...

Summary

It was rebels who stored chemical weapons in the Khan Sheikhoun warehouse. Syrian forces attacked it and therefore people were hit by the stored chemical weapons.

Disproof

No evidence given. See the cover note for detailed debunk.

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  • Reported in: Issue 66
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 05/04/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Slovak
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Syria
  • Keywords: Chemical weapons/attack, Syrian War
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Disinfo: According to the OSCE, Ukrainian special forces have disguised themselves...

According to the OSCE, Ukrainian special forces have disguised themselves as OSCE monitors.

Disproof

The report from OSCE states that: "In Avdiivka the SMM observed a white-coloured, four-door civilian sport utility vehicle driven by men in military-type uniforms, with decals on the front doors mimicking the colours and design of the OSCE SMM logo, moving east on Vorobiova Street in front of the building where the SMM camera is located. The SMM saw a similar vehicle in the same area on 4 March." bit.ly/2ox7mv5, . It makes no mention of who was in the vehicles.