Wrote: Fatbardh Dema
A video showing a helicopter dropping a powder-like material is being claimed to have been shot in the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje.
This content was published today (January 8) on TikTok by the account “non-Macedonia"with the inscription "TODAY IN SKOPJE".
What did hibrid.info find?
After research conducted online by hibrid.info, it was confirmed that this video has been circulating on the internet since at least December 1, 2024 and that it is alleged that it was made in Florida, USA.
After research conducted through the automated program "InVID", hibrid.info has found that this The video was first published on TikTok by the account "smoothviibes1" dated November 30, 2024 and its description claims that it was made in Florida.
Also, this The video was found and posted on Youtube. from the "KeepIn it Real" channel with the same claim that it took place in Florida.
Analyze:
The video released on January 8th showing a helicopter dropping a powder-like material was claimed to have been shot in Skopje.
After research conducted by hibrid.info, it was confirmed that this video is old and the research results show that those old publications claim that the video material was made in Florida, USA.
Based on its work methodology, hibrid.info assesses this content as "Disinformation".
Reasoning:
"Disinformation" is defined as information content that contains a "mix" of inaccurate sources or even half-truthful attributes, and that is created and/or distributed with the deliberate intention of causing harm. The motive behind the producers/distributors of disinformation content lies in achieving a political, financial, psychological or social goal.