Fact check: No, Zelenskyy wasn't killed in a Russian airstrike

Jun 25, 2026, 11:12 AM en source ↗

Summary

Amid a flare-up in violence between Russia and Ukraine, viral posts falsely claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had been killed in a Russian airstrike. DW's fact check debunks the claim, showing Zelenskyy was not killed. The piece illustrates how wartime disinformation spreads online.

Preview

Amid a flare-up in violence between Russia and Ukraine, viral posts claim Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has died. DW Fact check takes a closer look.

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