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The Sun

14 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading The Sun segments since Jun 2026 — 14 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Ukraine & Russia, Crimea, African foreign fighters. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how The Sun's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Ukraine drone strikes hit Moscow refinery amid shadow fleet tensions

Jun 18, 2026

The segment features commentary on recent Ukrainian drone and missile strikes reaching Moscow and St. Petersburg, including hits on oil infrastructure causing visible smoke. It discusses the psychological impact on Russian civilians, Ukrainian long-range missile capabilities, rising domestic fuel prices, and Western interdictions of Russia's shadow fleet tankers. The discussion also covers a recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht and potential retaliatory risks.

▶ Source: The Sun

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Sweden's Gripen Deal to Ukraine Verified Amid Ongoing Crimea Strikes

Jun 14, 2026

The broadcast covers Sweden's May 2026 announcement donating 16 older Gripen C/D jets to Ukraine in 2027 while Ukraine buys 20 new E/F models, with Zelenskyy pursuing up to 150 total. It details Gripen operational advantages including austere basing and Meteor missile compatibility, then shifts to Ukrainian drone superiority, stalled Russian advances, and strikes targeting Crimea logistics and air defenses. The segment draws on Ukrainian Air Force statements, Finnish President Stubb's casualty comments, Russian milblogger Rybar, and recent strike reports. It frames a potential Ukrainian summer push toward isolating Crimea without a direct amphibious assault.

▶ Source: The Sun