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IAEA: Russia reports drone strike on cooling tower at Kursk-II nuclear plant
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that it has received a notification from Russia stating that a cooling tower at one of the units under construction at the Kursk-II Nuclear Power Plant was hit by a drone attack early Thursday morning. The incident raises concerns about nuclear safety amid ongoing military activities in the region. The IAEA has not independently verified the claim but is monitoring the situation. The Kursk-II plant is a new facility being built near the existing Kursk nuclear station in western Russia.
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Cailian Press, Sept. 18 — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed receiving notification from Russia that a cooling tower at one of the units under construction at the Kursk-II Nuclear Power Plant was struck by a drone attack early Thursday morning.
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Drone strike hits cooling tower at Russia’s Kursk nuclear plant, IAEA reports