DISINFO: US sees Ukraine as air corridor for nuclear strike in Crimea
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: tsargrad.tv (archived)*
  • Date of publication: May 29, 2020
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Reported in: Issue 199
  • Countries / regions discussed: US, Ukraine
Tags:
Ukraine Anti-Russian US presence in Europe Crimea

DISINFO: US sees Ukraine as air corridor for nuclear strike in Crimea

SUMMARY

The US military views Ukraine as an air corridor for a nuclear strike on Crimea. In the event of a conflict between Washington and Moscow, Ukraine will automatically become one of the priority goals.

RESPONSE

Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative undermining the statehood of Ukraine and US presence in Europe. The story came after US and Ukrainian jets "teamed up" for flights in Ukrainian airspace. According to Air Force Command of Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukrainian pilots have picked up the baton from Polish pilots. This event itself is planned to achieve interoperability between NATO countries and key Allied partners. See more examples of disinformation messages alleging that Ukraine is a colony of IMF and George Soros, Ukraine is run by pro-EU oligarchic Nazis, supported by the US, US embassy controls decisions taken in Ukraine.

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