Three European countries are sending leaflets to their citizens to protect themselves against nuclear attacks

The claim that three European countries are sending leaflets to their citizens about how to protect themselves against nuclear attacks does have some support in the information available. Evidence suggests that Norway, Sweden, and Finland are involved in distributing such materials to their citizens. Sweden is sending pamphlets to its residents providing guidance on how to protect themselves amid fears of a security situation that includes the potential for nuclear conflict . Likewise, Norway has distributed approximately 2.2 million paper pamphlets to households to prepare citizens for emergencies, while Finland has issued a virtual pamphlet for similar purposes . These actions are partly motivated by recent geopolitical tensions involving Russia and NATO, as President Vladimir Putin has made nuclear threats seem more concerning, especially given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia's aggressive posture . Thus, the statement holds some truth, as at least three European countries—Sweden, Norway, and Finland—are indeed sending communications to their citizens regarding potential nuclear threats. On the other hand, there is no specific indication from the text that these leaflets are only focused on nuclear attacks. While nuclear threats form a part of the broader context, the pamphlets also address general emergency preparedness in the face of worsening security circumstances and other emergency situations such as war . While the specter of nuclear war is a component of the advice given—especially in Sweden, where historical precedents for sending such pamphlets are noted—the guidance is ultimately positioned within a broader framework of civil defense readiness . Moreover, Denmark sends notifications primarily advising on general emergency preparedness like stocking dry rations and medicines, which may include but is not limited to nuclear scenarios . This evidence suggests that the communication is broader than just nuclear-specific advice and that not all European countries mentioned are focusing the leaflets purely on nuclear attack scenarios. In conclusion, the statement that three European countries are sending leaflets to their citizens about protection against nuclear attacks is partially true. Sweden, Norway, and Finland are distributing informational materials for security preparedness, which includes considerations of nuclear threats due to recent geopolitical tensions. However, these materials are not purely focused on nuclear threats but also encompass advice for other types of emergencies. The emphasis on nuclear preparedness is notably stronger in Sweden, where fears of a possible nuclear conflict with Russia have prompted a major informational campaign. Therefore, while the claim is not entirely accurate as it overemphasizes the nuclear aspect, it holds substantial truth given the context of heightened nuclear tensions in Europe. The statement is partly true.