Ukrainians face nuclear threat with grit and dark humor

By HANNA ARHIROVA and ADAM SCHRECK
Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians no longer ask if their country will be hit by Russia with nuclear weapons. They are preparing for it. People casually discuss which city could be the most likely target or what type of weapon might be used. Amid the war and the nuclear fears, many have stocked up with supplies and make elaborate survival plans. Others face it with dark humor. The nuclear threat seems to be on everyone’s mind. It became more pressing after Russia’s repeated unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine is preparing a “dirty bomb” against occupied territory. Kyiv denies the claim and says such warnings are more likely a sign that Moscow is itself preparing such a weapon and blame it on Ukraine.