The Kursk nuclear power plant is repeatedly mentioned as a possible target for the Ukrainian attack on Russian territory. The Ukrainians are still very far away. But precautionary measures are in place.
Due to the advance of Ukrainian troops in the Russian Kursk region, workers are being withdrawn from the construction site for two new nuclear reactors at the Kursk nuclear power plant. The number of construction workers will be temporarily reduced, said the company Atomstroiexport, a subsidiary of the Russian state nuclear company Rosatom. The other specialists will continue work as planned.
The Kursk nuclear power plant in the town of Kurchatov is repeatedly mentioned as a possible target of the advance into Russian territory that began on Tuesday. However, it is about 60 kilometers from the border. The furthest advances by Ukrainian troops, which were reported but not confirmed, reached a good 30 kilometers into Russia. According to official information, the Russian National Guard had increased protection of the power plant after the Ukrainian offensive became known.
Two new reactors are being built at the nuclear power plant to replace the two oldest, already decommissioned units. Two other reactors are in operation.
Source: Stern
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