Fact-check highlights viral claims over Russian and Ukrainian gas station strikes

A viral video circulating on social media has sparked debate by contrasting Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes on gas stations in Kharkiv and Belgorod. Online posts claimed that Russian FPV drones target fuel facilities exclusively at night to avoid civilian casualties, while alleging that Ukrainian forces intentionally strike crowded stations during the day.

Analysis of the footage examined how selectively paired video clips are used to frame military conduct. While pro-Russian social media accounts used the comparison to argue Moscow avoids non-combatant harm, broader observation shows significant civilian infrastructure damage across Ukraine from Russian strikes. The viral narrative highlights ongoing online efforts to shape international public perception regarding target selection and civilian harm in the conflict.

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