Russia denounces a possible provocation of Ukraine with a “dirty bomb” with radioactive elements

Defense Minister of RussiaSergei Shoigu, today conveyed to his French and Turkish counterparts, Sébastien Lecornu and Hulusi Akarla, respectively, Moscow’s concern about possible provocations by Ukraine with a “dirty bomb”, a device that includes radioactive elements.

The Ministry of Defense of Russia noted in a brief statement that Shoigu He spoke to the ministers separately this Sunday by phone.

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“The situation was discussed in Ukrainewhich has a constant trend towards further uncontrolled escalation,” said the Russian military institution about the conversation with Lecornu.

Shoigu also transmitted to both ministers “his concern about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a ‘dirty bomb’”Defense indicated, referring to explosive devices capable of dispersing radioactive elements.

Russia did not elaborate on this accusation.

The official agency RIA Nóvosti assured early on Sunday that, according to “credible sources in several countries, including Ukraine”, kyiv would be preparing a provocation with a “dirty bomb” in their own territory to blame Russia of using weapons of mass destruction and generating a harsh response from the West.

Source: Elcomercio

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