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


Establishment split

CRITICAL

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