Why Russia fears the dirty bomb from Ukraine?

S Venkateshwari
Why russia fears the dirty bomb from Ukraine?


It has been more than 8 months since the ongoing war between russia and Ukraine. The ongoing war between the two countries is now reaching a frightening turn. Russian Defense minister Sergei Shoigu has said ukraine could drop dirty bombs in areas held by Russian troops.


Sergei Shoigu claimed that ukraine was provoking russia by preparing to attack with a dirty bomb. Countries like Britain, france and America had clearly said that this is just a false claim, which has no basis. russia is saying this only because its preparations divert the attention of the world.

Are dirty bombs destructive?

Dirty bombs are not as dangerous as atomic bombs. They also do not create situations like great destruction, but due to this, radiation spreads over a large area, whose effect does not end quickly.

What is Dirty Bomb?

Dirty bombs are also known as radiological dispersal devices. It is a weapon that is made by combining conventional explosives such as dynamite and radio active substances. Radiation of radioactive substances spreads rapidly through dirty bombs. As soon as an explosion occurs, such elements spread throughout the area. Dirty bombs are not very destructive, but the radiation they spread is extremely dangerous. The use of dirty bombs can also spread serious diseases like cancer. The use of dirty bombs creates panic among the people.

Is there a rumor about the use of Dirty Bomb?

Russia can also spread rumors about ukraine that ukraine is firing dirty bombs. The reason is that if ukraine uses nuclear weapons, Western countries will leave it. There are strict global sanctions on nuclear weapons. russia is spreading such rumors to isolate ukraine globally. ukraine will never use such weapons on its own land that would destroy its own land for decades.


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