UN warns of Chernobyl-like disaster if fighting in Kursk doesn’t stop
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UN warns of Chernobyl-like disaster if fighting in Kursk doesn’t stop

The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned against continued fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near a Kursk nuclear plant on Thursday, Aug. 22. The International Atomic Energy Agency fears that artillery within range of the facility could lead to a nuclear disaster. The plea from the U.N. comes as Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of trying to strike the facility. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he “informed” the International Atomic Energy...