The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warns: “There is a risk of a nuclear accident in Kursk”

The head of the UN nuclear agency, Raphael Grossi, said after the visit he made today to the Russian Kursk nuclear power plant that there is a risk of a nuclear accident and that the situation is serious. “The danger or possibility of a nuclear accident has appeared nearby,” Grossi told reporters, referring to the fact that fighting is taking place in the vicinity of Kursk. Russia says the station has been repeatedly attacked by Ukrainian forces just 40km away after seizing a swath of Russian territory this month. Ukraine has yet to respond to the accusations. Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said at a press conference that the station is extremely vulnerable because it does not have a protective dome. He said the station is currently still operating in very close to normal conditions, but that means its safety situation is even more serious. The Russian state company […]
Source: News Beast

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