The IAEA made a statement regarding the Kursk NPP

IAEA head Rafael Grossi has said that the organisation is closely monitoring the situation around the Kursk nuclear power plant and urged Russia and Ukraine to show restraint in order to prevent emergencies at the plant. This is stated on the Agency's website.

The IAEA calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid a nuclear accident, which could have serious radiological consequences. The Agency's management is in constant contact with the relevant authorities of both countries and will continue to inform the international community about further developments," the Agency said.

According to the Agency, this NPP has six power units with two different types of reactors: RBMK-1000 and VVER-510. Two of the RBMK-1000s are in shutdown and two are in full operation. Two of the VVER-510 units are under construction.

Grossi addressed the warring parties and emphasised that the plant must remain intact to avoid a nuclear catastrophe.

Grossi said he was personally in contact with the relevant authorities in both countries.

According to Russian media, the Russians are preparing the Kursk nuclear power plant for defence. It is known that Russian security forces blocked the approaches to the Kursk nuclear power plant on 9 August.