Contents tagged with Kurchatov
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Explosion rocks ammunition depot near Kursk Nuclear Plant amid disputed attack claims
In the Russian town of Kurchatov, an ammunition depot likely detonated, according to reports from Telegram channels. Videos from eyewitnesses show Russian military personnel running from the site after the explosion. It is reported that the blasts occurred approximately five kilometers from the Kursk nuclear power plant. Social media suggests it appeared to be an attack targeting Russian forces, and something explosive in the hangar was detonated, as seen in the footage. Roman Alekhin, advisor …
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Explosions reported near Kursk Nuclear Power Plant as Ukrainian Forces advance: Russia blocks access roads, prepares for combat
In Kurchatov, Russia, home to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), explosions have been reported as Ukrainian Defense Forces quickly closing in on the city. Strong blasts were heard, and air defenses are active in the area. Ukrainian forces are reportedly within a few dozen kilometers of Kurchatov and the Kursk NPP. Russians are preparing the facility for a possible attack.
According to Russian media, all access roads to the nuclear plant have been urgently blocked. Power outages have been …