An Old and Unrelated Video From Ukraine Is Being Falsely Shared as a Recent Iranian Strike on Israel’s Nuclear Plant

An old and unrelated video from Ukraine is being falsely shared as a recent Iranian strike on Israel’s nuclear plant

Following the joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February 2026, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tensions in the Middle East escalated significantly. In response, Iran launched missile strikes on Israel and other Middle Eastern countries (here, here and here). In this context, a video (here, here and here) showing massive flames and fire has been circulating online with the claim that it depicts an I…

This Video Doesn’t Show Iran Attacking Israeli ‘Nuclear Reactor Power Plant’

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Ukraine Video Peddled As Iranian Strike On Israel's 'Nuclear Plant'

… it shows devastation after Iran allegedly struck Israel’s "nuclear plant … the Balakliya ammunition depot in Ukraine exploding after it caught fire … for Ukrainian forces fighting pro-Russian separatists in the east bordering …

Fact Check: Video Claiming To Show Iran Striking Israeli Nuclear Site Is From 2017 Blaze At Ukrainian Arms Depot

Claim A viral video allegedly shows Iranian missiles destroying an Israeli nuclear power plant, causing a massive explosion and flames. Screengrab from X post by @Bashirejalloh Also Read: Israel-US Conflict With Iran – No, This Video Does Not Show Massive Explosions In Tel Aviv Fact A reverse image search of key frames from the viral clip led to a YouTube video uploaded on March 24, 2017, carrying the same visuals of a massive explosion. The foo…