

Strategically, it makes no sense for Russia to launch a nuclear attack, however Russia has badly miscalculated the entire war. It must be noted that both Russia and Ukraine have warned of possible nuclear attack for months and nothing has come of it. There is no immediate danger to the Ukraine area. Intelligence experts have commented that, while the odds of nuclear use in the Ukraine theatre are low, the odds are increasing.Īctions by both Western States and Russia indicate heightened alerts with regard to possible nuclear attack.īased on The DEFCON Warning System analysis, out of an abundance of caution, citizens in Ukraine and the surrounding areas are advised to take the steps necessary in the event of a possible attack. However, The DEFCON Warning System has noted an increase in activity on both sides, indicating that public statements are not in line with what everyone believes. Dirty bombs are not nuclear weapons but are conventional laced with radioactive material to spread contamination over an area.īoth sides have stated that they will not use either dirty bombs or nuclear weapons. The nuclear rhetoric between Russia and Ukraine has increased, with each side claiming the other is preparing for a radiological attack using what is called a “dirty bomb”. There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time, however the situation is considered fluid and can change rapidly.
