Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-02-17 18:28:59 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F2BCC6C60FDD8CAF901E652FE6D8157DD3BDAD65F623A366EF63DED890F487D5
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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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