Russia’s National Guard Service has tightened security measures at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. “As part of efforts to ensure the security of the critical facility, National Guard units have taken additions security measures at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant,” it said.
The National Guard, the Defense Ministry, and the Border Service have deployed additional forces to fight against Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the borderline Kursk and Belgorod Regions.
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Source: TASS News
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