Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-02-14 21:43:24 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: DC046EAD7C67821980A044150DDDB6C5DB2A5D7D11F87BBA1AF2609F4DF68CBB
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Poster presents unverified claims as fact. Russian state media reports Ukraine's use of 'blocking detachments' but has a conflict of interest as a party to the war https://tass.com/defense/1456129 Independent media reports 'barrier troops' as a Soviet tactic in use by the Russian military today https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-soldiers-say-blocking-units-placed-behind-them-stop-retreat-2023-3 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/27/russian-soldiers-commanders-used-barrier-troops-stop-retreating
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