Security at Kursk NPP tightened after claims of border breach

Security at Kursk NPP tightened after claims of border breach

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The Russian Guard has stepped up security at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant following allegations that Ukrainian troops have broken through the border. Additional forces have been allocated to combat sabotage groups in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.

Amid Moscow's claims that Ukrainian troops allegedly broke through the border in the Kursk region, enhanced security measures have been introduced at the Kursk nuclear power plant. This was stated by the Russian State Service for Environmental Protection, UNN reports .

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It is noted that in , as part of ensuring the security of a particularly important protected facility, the Russian Guard units took additional measures to protect the Kursk nuclear power plant.

In addition, the Russian Guard, in cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Defense  and the FSB Border Service, has increased its forces and means to effectively address the tasks of combating sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kursk and Belgorod regions.

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The Russian Federation has also allocated additional forces to the operational headquarters under the leadership of the governor of the Kursk region. 

It should be noted that there are currently no official comments from Ukraine on the situation in the Kursk region.

Recall

Peter Stano, spokesperson for the European Commission on Foreign Affairs, said against the backdrop of the events in the Kursk region of Russia that Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including strikes on Russian territory.