Russia claims Ukraine is staging atrocities a la Syria’s White Helmets

The Russian government has made similar claims about the pro-rebel Syrian rescuers in the past.
Civilians participate in a Territorial Defense unit training session on Feb. 05, 2022, in Obukhiv, Ukraine.
Civilians participate in a Territorial Defense unit training session on Feb. 05, 2022, in Obukhiv, Ukraine. - Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman accused Ukraine today of faking civilian deaths, comparing the supposed act to the White Helmets in Syria. 

Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov claimed Ukrainian forces are “staging provocations based on patterns used by the White Helmets,” pointing to “staged videos” purportedly showing civilian deaths, Russia’s official TASS news agency reported. 

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