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.

Question:

Q.1 Which country has been recently accused of using “dirty bombs”?
a. Russia
b. Ukraine
c. Armenia
d. Azerbaijan