Kursk governor says Ukrainian attack is threat to nuclear safety

Ukrainian drone attacks on the Kursk nuclear power plant have raised serious nuclear safety concerns, with the regional governor warning of violations to international conventions and significant operational disruptions at the facility.

Ukrainian strikes on the Kursk nuclear power plant are raising serious concerns about nuclear safety, with regional acting governor Alexander Khinshtein warning that these attacks pose a significant threat to the facility. In a message shared on the Telegram app, Khinshtein described the actions as not only a direct threat to nuclear safety but also a clear violation of international conventions governing the protection of such sensitive sites.

On Sunday, a drone attack targeted the Kursk nuclear plant, damaging an auxiliary transformer and causing a 50% reduction in the operating capacity of unit three. The plant’s press service confirmed the attack, emphasizing the disruption caused to its operations. These developments further heighten fears about the potential risks to the plant's security and the broader implications for regional safety.

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