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@WallStreetSilv Context Check: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1816288643280965816

2 years ago

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The claims made in the tweet and video about wealthy Russians hiring luxury yachts for pirate hunting expeditions near Somalia appear to be based on a satirical piece that has been circulating since at least 2009. According to Snopes, the story about luxury yachts offering pirate hunting cruises is a fabrication and was intended as satire. The article describes a fictional cruise where passengers could rent weapons and shoot at pirates, but this was never a real offering. Additionally, there are no verified reports or credible sources confirming that such pirate hunting cruises are currently being offered by Russian luxury yachts in 2024. Therefore, the claims in the tweet and video are not based on factual events and should be considered misinformation. Snopes