Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Imminent Attack on Nuclear Plant

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Imminent Attack on Nuclear Plant
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The Spin


Pro-Ukraine narrative

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia has placed explosive devices on the roofs of the nuclear reactors. These devices will explode in such a way as to create the image of Ukrainian shelling. Russia will then mobilize its propaganda arm to try to blame the attack on Ukraine.

Pro-Russia narrative

Ukraine will attempt to attack the ZNPP with long-range weapons and kamikaze drones. Worse still, it's planning to fill the weapons with radioactive waste from other nuclear plants. Actions must be taken to avoid this catastrophe.


Metaculus Prediction

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