Ukrainian intelligence monitors movement and preparation of nuclear weapons in Russia

This was reported by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 

"Firstly, we know all storage sites. Secondly, we know the number and location of nuclear weapons of the tactical level. We constantly monitor all movements of all carriers. We follow active measures that may be or are being carried out by the 12th Main Directorate of Russia’s Ministry of Defense. It is responsible for the preparation and delivery of nuclear charges to weapons,” Vadym Skibitskyi said.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has experience in monitoring and reconnaissance of strategic exercises of nuclear forces, which were held since 2014 and earlier.

"We know all the procedural issues. Because of this, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine constantly monitors the nuclear component of the Russian Armed Forces," Skibitskyi added.

• On December 17, 2022, the CIA stated that it did not see any clear evidence of Russia's plans to use tactical nuclear weapons. Most likely, Russia aims to intimidate the West and Ukraine with its nuclear rhetoric.
• On December 12, President Zelenskyy said that Putin is unlikely to use nuclear weapons because he is very afraid to die.

• Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin continues to use theses about increased nuclear readiness to appease domestic nationalist audiences and intimidate the West.

• Ukrainian diplomat, former Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations (2015-2019), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States (2020-2021) Volodymyr Yelchenko believes that if Putin uses tactical nuclear weapons, he will be physically destroyed.