Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-06-24 08:50:33 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4DC5393D0B974BF4A2C9299754217D9AEAB8AAC3DD34EFEA72DFE98FEACCB933
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Speculation/no evidence: There is no evidence that the IS-linked militants were supplied by NATO. Western-made weapons/munitions have been circulating on the black market for years, a result of War on Terror conflicts. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/isis-weapons-arsenal-included-some-purchased-u-s-government-n829201 https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/23/europe/dagestan-synagogue-attack-russia-intl-latam/index.html This is not the first time this falsehood circulated: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/russia-continues-to-link-terrorist-attack-to-ukraine-despite-conflicting-u-s-intelligence
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