Dan Sabbagh

Dan Sabbagh is a seasoned journalist known for his in-depth reporting on defence and security issues. With a focus on geopolitics and international relations, he has provided unique insights into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Middle East, and other global hotspots. His articles often highlight contradictions, biases, and deceptive practices while maintaining an excellent standard of readability for his readers. Sabbagh's work has been instrumental in shedding light on critical military developments and their implications on international politics.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/dan-sabbagh

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the articles include instances where leading Russian military bloggers and Ukraine said the boat had been sunk, as did the Israeli military stating that the ships had no connection to Israel.
  • ]Ukraine said the boat had been sunk, as did leading Russian military bloggers.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The US military said the attacks were a threat to international commerce.
  • Ukraine said the boat had been sunk, as did leading Russian military bloggers.
  • ], Ukrainian forces repulsed Russian attempts to break through defensive line

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • , Russian forces penetrated at least one kilometer towards the town of Vovchansk, aim was to get 10 km deep and create a buffer zone at the border.
  • The Israeli military stated that the ships had no connection to Israel.
  • Ukrainian forces repulsed Russian attempts to break through defensive line

Deceptions

89%

Examples:

  • Russia is expected to recruit additional troops this year, and Russian and Ukrainian military officials have said fighting is expected to intensify on the frontlines in May and June as Russia attempts to exploit Ukrainian weapons shortages before renewed supplies of arms from the US arrive.
  • Russian forces have attacked across the Ukrainian border to the north of Kharkiv in a potential effort to open a new front in the war and intensify the pressure on Ukraine’s second city.
  • Ukraine’s defence ministry said there had been ‘an attempt by the enemy to break through our defence line using armoured vehicles’ at about 5am on Friday near the town of Vovchansk, and the initial attacks had been repelled.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking $91.4 Billion Spent on Nuclear Weapons in 2023: US Leads the Way, China Rapidly Expanding Arsenal

Record-Breaking $91.4 Billion Spent on Nuclear Weapons in 2023: US Leads the Way, China Rapidly Expanding Arsenal

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 In 2023, global nuclear weapons spending reached a record high of $91.4 billion, with the US accounting for the largest portion at $51.5 billion. China's investment in its arsenal increased to $11.8 billion, and Russia spent $8.3 billion. Despite growing resistance to nuclear arms through organizations like ICAN, countries continue expanding their capabilities amid geopolitical tensions, with China potentially matching the US and Russia's intercontinental ballistic missiles by 2030.
Russian Forces Penetrate Ukrainian Border: At Least Two Civilians Killed in Cross-Border Assaults

Russian Forces Penetrate Ukrainian Border: At Least Two Civilians Killed in Cross-Border Assaults

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Russian forces have launched multiple cross-border assaults into northern Ukraine since May 10, 2024, resulting in civilian casualties and military deployment. Attacks towards Vovchansk aimed for a 10 km deep buffer zone, while four battalions (about 2,000 men) penetrated five kilometers into Ukraine near Krasne.
Ukraine Sinks Russian Warship in Overnight Attack by Sea Drones

Ukraine Sinks Russian Warship in Overnight Attack by Sea Drones

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Ukraine sank the Russian Ivanovets warship near occupied Crimea in a sophisticated overnight attack by multiple sea drones. The corvette was damaged and sunk as a result of direct hits, with an estimated value of $60m-$70m ($47 million-$55 million). Russia has not yet commented on the incident but pro-Kremlin military bloggers have confirmed it.

U.S. Considers Naval Task Force in Red Sea Following Houthi Attacks

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 The U.S. is considering the establishment of a naval task force to protect Red Sea shipping following recent attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The Navy destroyer USS Carney shot down three drones launched by the Houthi rebels during ballistic missile attacks on three commercial ships in the Red Sea. The attacks took place in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an important shipping route.