Ukraine Social Media Influencer Debunks Russia Missile Launch Claim

A Telegram post claimed that Russia was planning a test launch of an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. This claim sparked concern in Ukraine and neighboring countries. Bytsan, a Ukrainian social media personality, investigated the claim. He presented the missile's specifications: four warheads, each with a yield of up to 300 kilotons, for a total of 1200 kilotons. He compared this to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (18 kilotons total), concluding that such a launch is highly improbable due to the potential for massive destruction. Bytsan's analysis highlights the importance of verifying information from social media.