A video of a truck loaded with timber is making rounds on social media, falsely linked to deforestation in Swat and implicating the Pakistan Army. However, thorough investigation confirms the footage is not from Pakistan but from Ukraine.
The truck seen in the video is a Russian-made “Kamaz” with left-hand drive — a configuration uncommon in Pakistan, where right-hand drive vehicles are standard. This key detail strongly suggests the video’s foreign origin.
Further visual analysis of the terrain, road structure, and overall environment shown in the video also does not match the geography or landscape of Swat or any region in Pakistan. All available evidence confirms the footage was filmed in Ukraine and has no connection to Pakistan, its military, or local forests.
Authorities urge the public to verify such content before sharing and avoid spreading misinformation.
