Preparation for nuclear war: in the Russian Federation several times the sales of potassium iodide and dosimeters have increased

Previously, a similar picture was observed in the United States: from American pharmacies disappeared pills of potassium iodide, as the Americans decided just to prepare for a nuclear war. Something similar happened in Europe, where the consequences of a possible accident at the Zaporozhye NPP. The Moneyplace study indicates that in the Russian Federation the demand for these drugs was uneven. In April compared to March, sales increased by 103%, in May - by another 40%.

In June, demand decreased by 38%, and in July increased again by 42%. In the period 1-22, sales fell by 28% compared to July. Analysts suggest that the reason for the August recession is that many Russians have already made stocks in the event of a nuclear war. The Russians also actively buy dosimeters to measure radiation levels. From August 1 to August 22, their total market sales increased by 161% compared to July.

Potassium iodide (stable iodine isotope-127) is used to neutralize the iodine-131 radioactive isotope, which is one of the most dangerous products of nuclear fuel disintegration. It accumulates in the thyroid gland, causing malignancies in humans. Russian officials are constantly hint of the possibility of Russian nuclear weapons in its confrontation with the West.

The other day, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov said that Russia and NATO countries are on the verge of war. Also nuclear weapons are constantly threatened by Russian propaganda, for example, propagandist Vladimir Solovyov called for nuclear blow to the UK. He also threatened nuclear weapons to the Baltic States.