Would Putin start a nuclear war? Yesterday, bombs fell across Ukrainian cities. They came just hours after a big loss for Putin. Now, some fear what he will do next.
Russia bombs Kyiv after bridge explosion
Would Putin start a nuclear war? Yesterday, bombs fell across Ukrainian cities. They came just hours after a big loss for Putin. Now, some fear what he will do next.
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Yesterday morning, people in KyivThe capital of Ukraine. ran to safety. For the first time in months, bombs were falling on Ukraine's capital city.
Many are not surprised by the new attacks on Ukraine from Russia. Russian leader Vladimir PutinRussia's ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West. himself called them "revenge".
On Saturday, a large part of a huge bridge exploded. The bridge was one of Putin's biggest achievements. It linked CrimeaA peninsula in southern Ukraine that was seized by Russian forces in 2014 and annexed to the larger country., part of Ukraine taken over by Putin in 2014, to Russia. It meant supplies could be taken between Russia and Crimea.
Putin blames Ukraine for the explosion on the bridge.
Now, some fear he will respond with more than just bombs. Some worry that he may be thinking about using nuclear weaponsA bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion. .
In PolandA central European state that is the 5th-most populous member state of the EU., which is next to Ukraine, checks are taking place on the country's 60,000 bomb shelters.
Using nuclear weapons would be a big risk for Russia. Other countries might respond and start a nuclear war. But some think Putin will do anything to avoidKeep away from something. losing the war in Ukraine.
Would Putin start a nuclear war?
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Yes! If Putin loses the war, he will likely lose power in his own country. He will do anything to stop that from happening.
No! Putin will not risk the lives of everyone in the whole world. He knows other countries will respond if he uses a nuclear bomb.
Kyiv - The capital of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin - Russia's ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Crimea - A peninsula in southern Ukraine that was seized by Russian forces in 2014 and annexed to the larger country.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Poland - A central European state that is the 5th-most populous member state of the EU.
Avoid - Keep away from something.
Russia bombs Kyiv after bridge explosion

Glossary
Kyiv - The capital of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Crimea - A peninsula in southern Ukraine that was seized by Russian forces in 2014 and annexed to the larger country.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Poland - A central European state that is the 5th-most populous member state of the EU.
Avoid - Keep away from something.