Ukraine Circulates Fake ARMA 3 Footage as 'Drone Strike' on Russian Bombers

A video claiming to show the destruction of 40 Russian strategic bombers has begun circulating on social media. The footage depicts several aircraft being struck from the air. While a Ukrainian attack on Russian military airfields did take place, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported on June 1 that FPV drone launches in Murmansk and Irkutsk regions caused fires affecting several pieces of aviation equipment. There was no mention of 40 bombers being destroyed. Moreover, the published video appears to be computer-generated. It is likely a screen recording from the tactical military video game ARMA 3, as suggested by the blurry visuals and animated buildings and trees. There is no official confirmation that Ukraine’s armed forces destroyed such a large number of Russian aircraft during the June 1 attack.