Russia Alleges Use of “Dirty Bombs” by Ukraine

Current Context: Russian government alleged that two organizations were given orders by the Ukrainian government to produce “dirty bombs”.

UN Ambassador of Russia, Vassily Nebenzia, wrote a letter to the United Nations concerning the use of “dirty bombs” by Ukraine.
In the letter, Russia claimed the use of “dirty bombs” by the Ukrainian forces in the Russian-occupied town of Kherson.
The Ukrainian government in addition to the USA, the UK, and France rejected Russia’s claim and termed it “state propaganda”.
“Dirty bombs” consist of conventional explosives and radioactive materials that are less powerful than nuclear bombs.
The radiation from “dirty bombs” can spread to a few kilometers, causing radiation poisoning in the affected area.