The claim
An online video does not show animations of nuclear attacks published by the Kremlin, but rather film scenes.
Our conclusion
Research confirms that the video contains scenes from the film and was not released by the Kremlin.
Spread and origin of false reports about nuclear attacks
A rumor circulated on social media that the Kremlin had released a video showing nuclear attacks on American cities. However, the origin of the video cannot be found on the Russian government's official platforms, such as the English-language website, nor on the Russian Foreign Ministry accounts or other government channels.
Analysis of video content
The video under discussion is a compilation of scenes from various feature films released between 2009 and 2015. It contains excerpts from the film “Knowing” as well as from the “Terminator”, “Battlestar Galactica” and “Mission: Impossible” franchises.
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Specific film scenes in the video
The first 15 seconds of the online video, which show the launch of a rocket underwater and its flight over the earth, come from the film “ Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol “. The 2011 film follows Agent Ethan Hunt and his team, who are falsely accused of the Kremlin bombing.
The scenes between 0:17-0:25 show nuclear weapons falling from the sky onto a city, which is a satellite image of Vancouver, Canada. These are from the film “Battlestar Galactica: The Plan”.
Starting at the 0:27 timestamp, you can see an explosion at the Golden Gate Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, taken from the 2015 film "Terminator Genisys."
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From 0:41 to the end of the video, a nuclear explosion is seen in Manhattan, New York, taken from the 2009 film Knowing starring Nicholas Cage.
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Conclusion:
The video circulating on social media is misleading and is not an animation released by the Kremlin. Rather, it is a compilation of film scenes. There is no evidence that the video was released by official Russian government bodies.
Clearing up misinformation, such as the misrepresentation of nuclear attack videos as Kremlin material, is important for several reasons. It protects public safety by preventing panic and fear among the population. Fake news can negatively impact international relations by creating diplomatic tensions based on false claims. The credibility of the media and the trust of the public can only be maintained by consistently correcting false reports. An informed citizenry is the basis of democratic decision-making processes, and only with correct information can citizens make informed decisions. Additionally, correcting misinformation in a timely manner can help avoid political and military escalations. Overall, exposing fake news promotes an enlightened society in which well-founded and fact-based discourse is possible.
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