Millions of views on X are attributed to misleading posts regarding recent India-Pakistan strikes. BBC Verify debunked videos falsely claiming to show attacks on Indian military bases and a downed jet. Recycled footage from events like the 2020 Beirut explosion and the 2023 Israeli strikes on Gaza were falsely presented as current events. Experts attribute this to algorithms prioritizing engagement over truth, and the inherent virality of conflict footage. Misinformation also amplified claims of Pakistani retaliation, with one video falsely depicting the destruction of an Indian base. Game footage and images from previous air crashes were also falsely presented as evidence.

Prepared by Anthony Ross and reviewed by editorial team.