VLADIMIR Putin is plotting a false flag “terror attack” on Chernobyl to create a worldwide “catastrophe”, Ukraine has claimed. The country’s intel chiefs believe the warmongering Kremlin is prepared to commit “nuclear blackmail” on the world should his ongoing invasion of Ukraine fail. AlamyAn armed soldier at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant as Ukraine warns Putin could be planning a false flag attack[/caption] AFPUkrainian intel chiefs believe Putin is ‘ready to commit nuclear blackmail’ on the world[/caption] EPAUkrainian forces have lost contact with Chernobyl[/caption] A stark warning was issued on Ukraine’s Intelligence Directorate’s Facebook page today that they believe Putin is planning a “technological catastrophe” at the power station that will be blamed on Ukrainians. “According to the available information – Vladimir Putin ordered the preparation of a terrorist attack at the Chernobyl nuclear station,” the statement reads. “The creation of a technological catastrophe is planned at the controlled Russian forces of the CAEC, the responsibility for which the occupiers will try to translate to Ukraine.” It comes after Ukrainian authorities lost all communications with the former nuclear power plant amid fears there are just hours left to restore power to the site. Read more on Ukraine The facility lost power on Wednesday following the Russian takeover of the site, and backup diesel generators only have enough fuel to supply the site for two days. Intel bosses added: “Okupanti refused to give access to the station Ukrainian repairman. “Instead, there, according to the instruction of Alexander Lukashenko, “Belarusian specialists” came in. “Among them, under the guise of atomic experts also enter Russian dissidents to organise a terrorist attack. Most read in The Sun ENDER GRAY Reason Gray Atkins quit EastEnders revealed after dramatic killer storyline DEVIL IN DISGUISE Ex Man Utd star looks unrecognisable as he rides bike after driving ban DAYTIME DANGER Lorraine Kelly in BOMB THREAT as box addressed to her sparks ITV evacuation SITTING DUCKS Column of Putin's tanks destroyed & 'ANOTHER top commander killed in ambush' ROB'S RIGHTMOVE I’ve sold all my houses - I have nowhere to live, says Robbie Williams brand new luk Love Island's Anton Danyluk looks completely different after ditching UK “Without getting the desired result from the ground military operation and direct negotiations, Putin is ready to commit to the nuclear blackmail of the world community for the sake of actions to support Ukraine.” It comes after Russia was accused of nuclear terrorism by Ukraine after bombing a reactor site in the city of Kharkiv. The hit is believed to have happened at the city’s Institute of Physics and Technology in a fresh attack after continuous shelling in the region. Meanwhile, fears Russia could unleash a deadly virus are mounting as Ukrainian scientists have been told to immediately destroy all “high-threat” lab diseases. The World Health Organisation said the most deadly pathogens in Ukraine’s labs should be wiped out as Russia’s relentless bombardment of the country has raised the risk of “potential spills”. Ukraine has said Russian attacks have now killed more civilians than soldiers – with thousands believed to have been murdered. It comes as: Russian forces are massing near Kyiv as Ukraine is fortifying the capital for a long bloody siegeKremlin diplomats accused a pregnant woman of FAKING her injuries after Putin’s forces bombed a hospitalRoman Abramovich has been sanctioned – and its feared Chelsea could fold if he doesn’t sell the club in 81 DAYSRussia has been accused of nuclear terrorism after bombing a reactor in KharkivBritain has warned that Russia could use chemical weapons as the invasion continuesIncredible video shows a Russian armoured column being blitzed as it advances towards KyivSanctions continue to bite – and one Russian was seen stocking up with dozens of McDonald’s burgers as the company withdrew In the latest atrocity, Russian forces bombed a care home for disabled people. The care home in eastern Ukraine was hit by Russian air strikes while there were 330 people inside at the time. Putin’s invasion has been grinding forward in a slow and bloody advance – meeting a staunch and spirited resistance. Russia is believed to have thought it could roll over Ukraine in a matter of days, but instead they have been pushed back The country is now littered with the wreckage of Russian armoured vehicles and as many as 12,000 of Putin’s men have been lost in Ukraine. However, this frustration has changed Russia’s tactics – leading to more indiscriminate bombing and medieval style siege warfare. Read More on The Sun Peace talks continue – but its unclear how successful they will be after Russia issued a list of demands seen as impossible to meet for Kyiv. Russia finds itself increasingly isolated on the world stage amid tough sanctions and global condemnation of Putin.