Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations After Deadly Missile Strike on Crimean Peninsula: US-Supplied Missiles Involved?

At least four people, including children, killed and over 150 injured in attack
Four ATACMS shot down and one exploded midair over Sevastopol, causing damage to civilian infrastructure and injuries
Mykhailo Podolyak suggests Crimea a legitimate military target due to large military camp and warehouse
Russia and Ukraine trade accusations after deadly missile strike on Crimean Peninsula
Russia claims US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles used in attack
Russian sources confirm explosions in Yevpatoria and near Vytine, one source claims attack hit village of Lyubimovka
Ukraine accuses Russia of placing military facilities near civilian areas in Crimea to deter Ukrainian strikes
Ukrainian government has not yet commented on allegations but considers Crimea Ukrainian territory that must be left
Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations After Deadly Missile Strike on Crimean Peninsula: US-Supplied Missiles Involved?

Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations following a missile strike on the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula that killed at least four people, including children, and injured over 150. Russia has summoned the US ambassador over the attack, which it claims was conducted with US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles.

According to reports from various sources, including the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukraine accused Russia of placing military facilities near civilian areas in Crimea to deter Ukrainian strikes. In response, Russia claimed that US specialists had provided targeting information for the missile attack on Sevastopol.

The ISW reported that four ATACMS were shot down and one exploded midair over the city, causing injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure. Russian sources confirmed explosions in Yevpatoria and near Vytine, while one source claimed the attack hit the village of Lyubimovka.

The Ukrainian government has not yet commented on the allegations. However, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Crimea is Ukrainian territory and must be left.

Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior advisor to President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggested that Crimea was a legitimate military target due to its large military camp and warehouse. Russia has previously used civilians as human shields in the region.

The US has not yet responded to Russia's accusations. However, earlier this month, President Joe Biden pledged to provide Ukraine with additional military aid, including ATACMS missiles.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.


Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image

Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if the US directly provided targeting information for the attack
  • The Ukrainian government has not yet officially commented on the allegations

Sources

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Ukraine war: Russia blames US and vows response for Crimea deaths

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Matt Murphy Monday, 24 June 2024 15:23
  • Unique Points
    • Ukraine missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea killed four people, including two children and injured over 150.
    • Russia's defence ministry claimed the missiles used were US-supplied ATACMS missiles programmed by US specialists.
    • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the US of ‘killing Russian children’ and vowed consequences.
  • Accuracy
    • ,
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author only reports details that support the Russian perspective, implying that the Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol was an unjustified attack on civilians. The author also quotes Russian officials' accusations against the US without providing any evidence or counter-perspective. Additionally, the article uses emotional language such as 'barbaric' and 'killing Russian children', which manipulates readers' emotions to support the Russian narrative.
    • Moscow has repeatedly threatened to target countries supplying weapons to Ukraine, claiming that they are legitimate military targets.
    • Russia has blamed the US and vowed ‘consequences’ for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two children.
    • Around 150 more were injured in the attack as missile debris fell on a beach nearby. Russia’s defence ministry said the missiles used by Ukraine were US-supplied ATACMS missiles, and claimed they were programmed by US specialists.
    • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the strike ‘barbaric’ and accused the US of ‘killing Russian children.’
  • Fallacies (85%)
    Russia's Matt Murphy makes several fallacious statements in the article. He commits the 'Appeal to Authority' fallacy by quoting Dmitry Peskov and Vladimir Putin without providing any evidence that their statements are true or accurate. Additionally, he uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Ukrainian missile strike as 'barbaric' and accusing the US of 'killing Russian children'. This is an emotional appeal to evoke a strong reaction from readers rather than presenting objective facts.
    • Russia's defence ministry claimed on Sunday that all ATACMS missiles are programmed by US specialists and guided by American satellites.
    • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the strike barbaric and accused the US of killing Russian children.
    • Mr Peskov told reporters in Moscow on Monday that the involvement of the United States, the direct involvement, as a result of which Russian civilians are killed, cannot be without consequences.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author uses language that depicts the Russians as victims and the US as responsible for their deaths. The author quotes Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov calling the strike 'barbaric' and accusing the US of 'killing Russian children'. This is an example of bias.
    • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the strike ‘barbaric’ and accused the US of ‘killing Russian children’.
      • Moscow has repeatedly threatened to target countries supplying weapons to Ukraine, claiming that they are legitimate military targets. 'We see very well who is behind this,' Mr Peskov told reporters on Monday. ‘[Mr Putin] just last week talked about who is aiming these absolutely technologically complex missiles at targets, who is providing these launches. These are not Ukrainians.’
        • Russia has blamed the US and vowed ‘consequences’ for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two children. Around 150 more were injured in the attack as missile debris fell on a beach nearby. Russia’s defence ministry said the missiles used by Ukraine were US-supplied ATACMS missiles, and claimed they were programmed by US specialists.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        88%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Russia threatens ‘consequences’ for US over Crimea missile strikes

        POLITICO Europe Joshua Posaner Monday, 24 June 2024 11:41
        • Unique Points
          • Romania promises to send a full Patriot air defense system to Ukraine.
          • Germany plans to return to national service with conscripting 10K young men.
          • Israel's air-defense systems are a model for Europe as the threat of Putin looms, argues CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries.
        • Accuracy
          • Israel’s air-defense systems are a model for Europe as the threat of Putin looms, argues CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        54%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Russia summons US ambassador over ‘barbaric’ Sevastopol missile strike

        Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Monday, 24 June 2024 15:24
        • Unique Points
          • Russia summoned US ambassador over a 'barbaric' missile attack that hit a beach in Crimea, killing at least four people, including children, and injuring 151.
          • The attack was conducted with five US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles. Four of the missiles were shot down and one detonated in midair.
          • Russia claimed that US specialists had set the missiles' flight coordinates on the basis of information from US spy satellites.
        • Accuracy
          • The attack was conducted with five US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles.
          • Four of the missiles were shot down and one detonated in midair.
          • Russia claimed that US specialists had set the missiles’ flight coordinates on the basis of information from US spy satellites.
        • Deception (0%)
          The author Al Jazeera makes editorializing statements by calling the missile strike 'barbaric' and attributing it directly to the US without providing any evidence. The author also uses emotional manipulation by suggesting that Western governments are 'killing Russian children'. There is selective reporting as only details that support the author's position of blaming the US for the attack are reported.
          • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow said on Monday that it had summoned Ambassador Lynne Tracy to tell her that it directly blames the United States for Sunday’s missile attack close to the city of Sevastopol.
          • There will definitely be response measures.
          • You should ask my colleagues in Europe, and above all in Washington … why their governments are killing Russian children.
        • Fallacies (80%)
          The author makes an appeal to emotion by using the word 'barbaric' to describe the missile attack. This is an informal fallacy as it attempts to elicit an emotional response from the reader rather than presenting objective information.
          • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow said on Monday that it had summoned Ambassador Lynne Tracy to tell her that it directly blames the United States for Sunday’s 'barbaric' missile attack close to the city of Sevastopol.
        • Bias (0%)
          The author Al Jazeera uses loaded language by describing the US missile strike as 'barbaric' and repeatedly implies that the US is directly responsible for Russian civilian deaths. This demonstrates a clear anti-US bias.
          • Moscow has directly blamed the United States for Sunday’s missile attack close to the city of Sevastopol, describing it as 'barbaric'.
            • You should ask my colleagues in Europe, and above all in Washington … why their governments are killing Russian children.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            91%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Russia placing military near civilians in Crimea, to deter attacks: ISW

            Business Insider Thibault Spirlet Monday, 24 June 2024 15:25
            • Unique Points
              • Russia placing military facilities near civilian areas in Crimea to deter Ukrainian strikes, according to ISW
              • Ukraine accused of launching missile strike against Sevastopol with cluster munitions, injuring over 20 civilians including children. Four ATACMS were shot down and one exploded midair over the city causing injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure.
              • Russian Ministry of Defence claimed US was partly responsible for the attack
              • Explosions reported in Yevpatoria and near Vytine, Crimean sources confirmed missile strike
              • One Russian source claimed attack hit village of Lyubimovka near popular beaches
            • Accuracy
              • Ukraine accused of launching missile strike against Sevastopol with cluster munitions, injuring over 20 civilians including children
              • Four ATACMS were shot down and one exploded midair over the city causing injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure
            • Deception (80%)
              The article reports on the placement of military facilities near civilian areas in Crimea by Russia to deter Ukrainian strikes. While the article does mention that this strategy may be breaking International Humanitarian Law, it does not explicitly state that Thibault Spirlet is endorsing or justifying this action. However, later in the article, there is a statement 'Placing potential military targets near civilian infrastructure is a strategy Russia has leveraged in the past.' This statement implies approval of Russia's actions and can be considered an example of selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position. Additionally, there are instances of emotional manipulation through phrases such as 'injured more than 20 civilians, including children', which can elicit strong emotions from readers.
              • Placing potential military targets near civilian infrastructure is a strategy Russia has leveraged in the past.
              • injured more than 20 civilians, including children
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy and inflammatory rhetoric. The author cites the Institute for the Study of War's assessment without providing any context or analysis, relying on their authority to make a claim (appeal to authority). Additionally, phrases like 'Ukraine's sustained attacks against Russian air defenses in Crimea could make the peninsula untenable as a military staging ground' are inflammatory and do not contribute to a nuanced understanding of the situation.
              • ]Russia is likely placing military facilities near civilian areas in Crimea to try to deter further Ukrainian strikes, military analysts said.
            • Bias (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            79%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Kremlin Warns US of 'Consequences' After Crimea Strike

            The Kyiv Post Unknown AFP Monday, 24 June 2024 14:34
            • Unique Points
              • Andriy Yermak stated that Crimea is Ukraine and must be left.
              • Mykhailo Podolyak suggested Crimea was a legitimate military target due to its large military camp and warehouse.
            • Accuracy
              • The Kremlin warned the US of consequences after a Ukrainian strike using a US missile on Crimea killed four people, including two minors.
              • Russia accused Washington of involvement and killing Russian civilians.
              • Five Ukrainian missiles loaded with cluster warheads were intercepted by Russia’s air defenses in Crimea.
              • Ukraine regularly comes under fire from Russia in Sevastopol, but Sunday’s attack was unusually deadly.
            • Deception (30%)
              The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author only reports details that support the Russian perspective, such as the number of victims being children and Peskov's accusations against the US. The author also uses emotionally charged language like 'barbaric' and 'consequences.'
              • The Kremlin on Monday warned the United States of ‘consequences’ and summoned its ambassador, a day after Moscow said a Ukrainian strike using a US missile on Crimea killed four people.
              • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the strike on Sevastopol ‘barbaric’ and accused Washington of ‘killing Russian children.’
              • The foreign ministry said it had summoned US envoy Lynne Tracy on Monday. It later issued a statement saying that Washington ‘bears equal responsibility with the Kyiv regime for this atrocity.’
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The author makes an appeal to emotion by using the phrase 'consequences' and 'killing Russian children' without providing any evidence or context. The author also quotes Peskov making a statement that is an appeal to authority when he says 'The involvement of the United States, the direct involvement, as a result of which Russian civilians are killed, cannot be without consequences.'
              • "consequences"
              • "killing Russian children"
              • 'The involvement of the United States, the direct involvement, as a result of which Russian civilians are killed, cannot be without consequences.Ŕ
            • Bias (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication