BBC Verify Live: disturbing Video emerges from Gaza City, fuel Shortages Reported in Russia
A newly surfaced video appearing to show an execution in Gaza City is under investigation by BBC Verify, while seperate reporting details growing fuel shortages across Russia, potentially linked to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. The Gaza footage, circulating online, adds to mounting evidence of alleged atrocities committed during the ongoing conflict. Simultaneously, russians are facing increasingly long lines at fuel stations, particularly in regions like Crimea and Svetlograd, raising concerns about supply disruptions.
These developments underscore the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the widening economic impact of the war in Ukraine. The alleged execution, if verified, would represent a grave violation of international law, while fuel shortages in Russia could further destabilize the region and impact civilian life. BBC Verify is working to independently confirm the authenticity and context of both situations, providing crucial clarity amidst a flood of facts.
Investigators confirmed the Gaza City videoS authenticity and location through visual analysis and corroborating reports. Meanwhile, evidence points to a Rosneft garage in Svetlograd, in Russia’s Stavropol region, as the location of footage showing long queues for fuel.The garage’s branding and surrounding environment matched street-level imagery from Yandex, the Russian search engine. The video was first shared online on October 10th.
Further evidence of fuel scarcity comes from Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014. A video circulating as September 28th depicts a lengthy queue at a TES fuel station in Yalta. Verification involved matching the landscape features – a hillside and road curvature – to satellite imagery.
these fuel disruptions are reportedly a consequence of Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russian oil refineries, as detailed in a recent BBC report. The attacks have demonstrably affected petrol and diesel supplies in parts of Russia and occupied Ukraine.
