[Sebb767]

If Russia really wanted to create nuclear fallout problems, they have weapons that do so far more targeted and effectively.

[dathinab]

But they can't "easily" blame such Weapon usage on the EU (saying they accidentally caused it) or "Ukraine" terrorists.

[protomyth]

I assume its to make sure no one in the Ukraine makes a dirty bomb, not the other way around. Revenge is a powerful motivator and Chernobyl has the raw materials to make for a horrific revenge.

[Hamuko]

It'd be easier to cover up by claiming it was an accident or they were fired on by the Ukranians. You don't really have the same leeway when you drop a nuke.