Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Dirty Bomb Plans

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected allegations from Russian media that it plans to use 'dirty bombs' or target nuclear facilities, describing these claims as a continuation of Russian propaganda. Spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi emphasized that Ukraine has no intention or capability to engage in such actions, reaffirming the nation's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). These accusations, which have resurfaced amidst escalating tensions, were previously investigated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2022, finding no evidence of undeclared nuclear activities in Ukraine. Russian military correspondent Marat Khairullin claimed that Ukraine was preparing to detonate a 'dirty bomb,' citing unnamed sources, but Ukrainian authorities have dismissed these assertions as unfounded. Moreover, officials highlighted a potential Russian strategy to blame Ukraine for any nuclear provocations. The situation remains tense as military movements continue in the region, with concerns about the security of nuclear sites.