A Russian Su-24 disabled the electronics of the USS Donald Cook using electronic warfare

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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Fact-checkers and official reports confirm that the viral story about a Russian Su-24 disabling the USS Donald Cook's electronics is completely false and stems from internet disinformation.

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truthorfiction.com: Did a Russian Fighter ‘Cripple’ the USS Donald Cook’s Missile Defense System? – Truth or Fiction?

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truthorfiction.com: Did a Russian Fighter ‘Cripple’ the USS Donald Cook’s Missile Defense System? – Truth or Fiction?. truthorfiction.com. https://www.truthorfiction.com/uss-donald-cook/

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apnews.com: APNewsBreak: Russian jet passes near US warship | AP News

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apnews.com: APNewsBreak: Russian jet passes near US warship | AP News. apnews.com. https://apnews.com/united-states-government-general-news-5d8d25b8fef9428d84a56ab29a96a08b

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → REFUTED · 1001 Aug 2026

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