the specter of the “dirty bomb”

At the invitation of Ukraine, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is preparing to carry out new inspections in Ukraine. The objective is to dispel the doubt that the Kremlin persists in distilling on the alleged manufacture of a radiological bomb by the Ukrainians. “Allegations have been made, inspections are underway”specifies Rafael Grossi, director of the IAEA.

A radiological bomb, or dirty bomb, is a device made up of conventional explosives surrounded by radioactive materials. When it explodes, it disseminates fine particles that will contaminate the population. For Vladimir Putin, Ukraine could use it to create an incident and accuse Russia. The dirty bomb is also a psychological weapon, which frightens. A fear that the head of the Kremlin uses to justify his military campaign against Ukraine and in particular his mobilization campaign.