Russian Warships Military Exercises on the way to Cuba

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Russian warships conducted simulated military exercises on their way to Cuba in June, with social media posts falsely claiming they fired live missiles off the coast of Florida. The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the claim is not true.

Key Points

  • Russian warships conducted simulated military exercises on their way to Cuba
  • Social media posts falsely claimed Russian ships fired live missiles off the coast of Florida
  • The U.S. Department of Defense debunked the claim as untrue

Pros

  • Russian warships conducted military exercises on their way to Cuba
  • The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that the claim about firing live missiles off the coast of Florida is not true

Cons

  • Misinformation spreading on social media about Russian warships conducting live missile tests off the coast of Florida