DISINFO: White Helmets Plotting False Flag Chemical Attack in Southern Syria
SUMMARY
The NGO’s presence in the region may signify preparations for a new false flag chemical attack amid the Syrian Army’s advance against jihadists in the region. The sources added that the tightness of the frontlines in the area may hinder the White Helmets from going ahead with their plans.
RESPONSE
No evidence given. Recurring disinformation https://medium.com/dfrlab/syriahoax-part-two-kremlin-targets-white-helmets-c6ab692d4a21. The White Helmets are regularly accused of being responsible for chemical attacks in pro-Kremlin disinformation https://euvsdisinfo.eu/disinformation-cases/?text=white+helmets&disinfo_issue=&date=, https://euvsdisinfo.eu/from-sweden-with-love/ Sputnik is a state-funded outlet created in December 2013 as part of a broader restructuring of Russian government media. According to the presidential decree, which established its parent company, Sputnik’s purpose is “reporting the state policy of the Russian Federation, and public life in the Russian Federation, abroad.” medium.com/dfrlab/blowing-the-whistle-on-sputnik-493e0bc26e99,