Posts misrepresent a photo of a Ukrainian soldier balancing on his prosthetic limbs
CLAIM: A photo shows a Ukrainian soldier from the Azov Regiment who lost both legs and his left arm in the Russia-Ukraine war giving the Nazi salute.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The soldier, Roman Tsymbalyuk, was attempting to steady himself while waving and giving a traditional military salute on his new prosthetic legs, according to those present when the photo was taken. Tsymbalyuk posted the image on social media without realizing it could appear he was giving the Nazi salute, but removed it when he noticed the resemblance. He and others familiar with his military background say he has no connection to the Azov Regiment.
THE FACTS: Social media users are sharing the photo of Tsymbalyuk with erroneous information, furthering false claims about Nazism’s influence in Ukraine that have spread widely since Russia invaded the country more than two years ago.
Related articles
Kosovo prepares a new draft law on renting prison cells to Denmark after the first proposal failed
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s Cabinet renewed efforts with a new draft law on renting a prison in2024-05-21Michael Jackson's iconic sequined 'Billie Jean' jacket
Michael Jackson's famed 'Billie Jean' jacket is among the musical treasures slated to hit the auctio2024-05-21China, US need to keep faith with win
[Photo/VCG]Apple just last week launched its new store in downtown Shanghai, the second-largest flag2024-05-21Festive holiday bodes well for tourism rebound
The ongoing Spring Festival holiday has blown a trumpet for the nation's tourism recovery, which2024-05-21College baseball notebook: Conference tournaments to decide NCAA automatic bids and many at
The field for the NCAA baseball tournament will take shape this week with conference tournaments det2024-05-21Nanjing Massacre victims remembered ahead of Qingming Festival
Staff members present a flower basket to victims of the Nanjing Massacre at the Memorial Hall of the2024-05-21
atest comment