NSDC explains why Russia spins fake news about chemical, biological, nuclear weapons

23.04.2022 15:40

Ukrinform

The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine warns that the enemy is running a psy-op on the issue of a possible use in Ukraine of weapons of mass destruction.

The Center issued the relevant report on Telegram, as seen by Ukrinform.

Today, the Russian Defense Ministry said that "the United States is plotting provocations to accuse the Russian military of using chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons in Ukraine."

According to the Russian military, "the most likely option is provocation" at chemical and biological facilities in Kharkiv and Kyiv, at Zaporizhzhya NPP, and the radioactive waste storage facility in Kamyanske.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims this is "confirmed" by the alleged deliveries to Ukraine of antidotes to toxic substances.

"Such spins are part of the information and psychological operation run by the Russian Federation, aimed at instilling panic among Ukrainians, as well as exerting pressure on the international community to curb support for Ukraine," the Center said.