Russia says Ukraine plans Kursk nuclear power plant 'provocation'
Russia's defense ministry has accused Ukraine of planning an attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant, intending to blame the provocation on Russia. The ministry warned of severe consequences if such an attack occurs, noting the potential for significant contamination.
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- Published Date: 02:24 | 17 August 2024
- Modified Date: 02:38 | 17 August 2024
Russia's defence ministry accused Ukraine on Saturday of planning to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant and blame such a "provocation" on Moscow, Interfax news agency cited the ministry as saying.
The ministry said Russia would respond harshly in the event of such an attack, which it said would contaminate a large surrounding area.
Ukraine launched an incursion into Russia's western Kursk region on Aug. 6 and has claimed to have taken control of 82 settlements over an area of 1,150 square kilometres (440 square miles) since Aug. 6.
The Kursk nuclear power plant, however, remains under Russia's control.
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