Pro-Russian accounts share fake proof that Ukraine is behind the burning of Kyiv cathedral
Summary
Pro-Russian social media accounts claimed Ukraine was behind a fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, the “proof” images they shared were created by artificial intelligence and do not show the real event. Ukrainian authorities and the international community say a Russian drone caused the strike.Key Facts
- The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, caught fire during the night of June 14-15, 2026.
- Ukrainian officials and international sources report that a Russian drone caused the strike.
- Pro-Russian users on social media claimed Ukraine staged the strike and shared images as “proof.”
- The images showing photographers on rooftops before and during the fire were generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
- The AI images had a watermark that revealed they were created by Chat GPT’s AI image generator.
- The AI images incorrectly showed the cathedral with a green roof, while the real Dormition Cathedral has a brown roof.
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also blamed Ukraine for the strike, claiming it was caused by a US-made missile system.
- French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the bombing as an attack against shared cultural heritage.
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