# The UK Ministry of Defence called the claim a "lie".
*Canonical page:* https://truthscore.com/claim/the-uk-ministry-of-defence-called-the-claim-a-lie--ba1eabcd
*Numbers under lens:* **Evidence-weighted** (`log-odds@1`)
*Machine twins:* https://truthscore.com/claim/the-uk-ministry-of-defence-called-the-claim-a-lie--ba1eabcd.md · JSON at https://truthscore.com/api/v1
The UK Ministry of Defence called the claim a "lie".

## Standing

**4.7%** under Evidence-weighted (-3.00 log-odds; the floor is -3).

| Direction | Rests on | Base | Leg | CQ factor | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|

## Voices

*Counted, never weighed.*

- [UK Ministry of Defence](https://truthscore.com/entity/59b89bf4) — independent
- [TSN Wire](https://truthscore.com/entity/aca4d562) — independent

## Sources

- [Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline](https://truthscore.com/source/fcec269b)

## Contradicted by

- [Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the UK Royal Navy was involved, citing recovered fragments of a British‑made submarine drone.](https://truthscore.com/claim/bb6a2bf1)