Could fighting in Kursk lead to a nuclear disaster? | Inside Story

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog is warning military action is posing serious risks to the Kursk nuclear power plant.
During a visit, Rafael Grossi said its nuclear reactor has no protective shield, meaning there is a high risk of disaster if it is hit by a missile.
Ukrainian forces crossed into the Kursk region just over three weeks ago and fighting has moved closer to the facility, putting it well within range of Ukrainian weapons.
Moscow says the facility has already been attacked by Ukrainian forces.
Kyiv has not commented.
So how dangerous is the situation?

Presenter:
James Bays

Guests:
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Robert Kelley is a Distinguished Associate Fellow at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and a former director of nuclear inspections in Iraq for the IAEA.

Elena Sokova is the Executive Director of the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Nonproliferation. She specialises in the Eurasia region and international nuclear safeguards.

Anatol Lieven is the Director of the Eurasia Programme, at the Quincy Institute, a US-based think tank.

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