Deathbed confessions are generally considered truthful because, you know, you're dying so what purpose is there to die with a lie on your lips? In fact, it's even an exception to the hearsay rule. One thing very noticeable in this conflict is that the Russian's have been IMHO, taking pains to be factual and accurate. In contrast, Ukraine, the MSM, and the mockingbirds have been caught in one whopper after another - Just as Hersh is reporting here.
Someone said the guy died. So they probably just asked the poor guy and gave him some water.
Sounds made up.
Deathbed confessions are generally considered truthful because, you know, you're dying so what purpose is there to die with a lie on your lips? In fact, it's even an exception to the hearsay rule. One thing very noticeable in this conflict is that the Russian's have been IMHO, taking pains to be factual and accurate. In contrast, Ukraine, the MSM, and the mockingbirds have been caught in one whopper after another - Just as Hersh is reporting here.