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Tensions Rise as Kursk Nuclear Power Plant Faces Threats from Conflict Nearby, IAEA Director States

A nuclear plant in western Russia is facing heightened risks amid ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces, according to Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Following a recent visit to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, Grossi highlighted the facility’s lack of a protective dome, making it vulnerable to potential missile, drone, or artillery strikes.…