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War & conflict fact checks

Explore claims publishers have checked about war & conflict. Read their original ratings and follow the evidence.

5,821 published reviews in this topic

Fact Crescendo Sri LankaWar & conflict

The CID is investigating former Army Commander Shavendra Silva over the alleged Mullivaikkal massacre and missing gold stock.

Publisher’s rating: False

The review says the Police Media Division confirmed that no investigation had been reported into the alleged Wellamullivaikkal killings, and Silva denied the claim. For the separate missing-gold allegation, police said no report had been received of an investigation targeting Silva and Jagath Dias; the review also says the posts imitating news outlets were fabricated.

المشاهد نتWar & conflict

فوضى عارمة في ساحة مطار الريان ومحاولات لاقتحامه ونهبه وفرار القوات من محيطه

Publisher’s rating: مضلل

The review says that reports posted on June 7 claimed disorder and attempted entry and looting at Al-Rayyan Airport, but a local security official denied those events and said the airport’s security situation was stable. It also reports that the accompanying video was old: it had been posted on January 18 and described as showing forces moving to secure a desert road.

FACTLYWar & conflict

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan admitted he was denied a free hand during “Operation Sindoor,” was forced to resign due to political decisions, and regretted launching the operation.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

FACTLY found that Chauhan’s original farewell speech included no remarks about political interference, Operation Sindoor or regrets over military operations. It reports that PIB Fact Check identified the circulating video as an AI-generated deepfake. The review quotes Chauhan describing his tenure as “very satisfying and excellent.”