diff --git a/src/client/graphics/layers/StructureIconsLayer.ts b/src/client/graphics/layers/StructureIconsLayer.ts
index a8a7862dc..6f57e10c9 100644
--- a/src/client/graphics/layers/StructureIconsLayer.ts
+++ b/src/client/graphics/layers/StructureIconsLayer.ts
@@ -270,8 +270,8 @@ export class StructureIconsLayer implements Layer {
       myPlayer &&
       (nukeType === UnitType.AtomBomb || nukeType === UnitType.HydrogenBomb)
     ) {
-      // Only check if player has allies
-      const allies = myPlayer.allies();
+      // Only check connected allies - nuking disconnected allies doesn't cause a traitor debuff
+      const allies = myPlayer.allies().filter((a) => !a.isDisconnected());
       if (allies.length > 0) {
         targetingAlly = wouldNukeBreakAlliance({
           game: this.game,