Fire at Russian Defense Ministry Building in Moscow Extinguished
TL;DR
A TikTok video claimed that the Russian Ministry of Defense in Moscow was on fire, which is technically accurate, but the fire was restricted to a small section on the third floor of the building and was put out shortly after it was reported. There have been a string of fires in and around Moscow since 2022, including at military and defense centers. The Kremlin believes a recent bombing that killed a pro-Putin blogger was orchestrated by Ukraine.
- Fact Check: Does Video Show Russia's Ministry of Defense on Fire? Newsweek
- Small fire extinguished at building of Russian defence ministry in Moscow - agencies Reuters
- Kettled: Russian defence ministry building engulfed in plumes of smoke as kettle catches fire, WATCH Firstpost
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