The announcement was made by the Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast, Alexei Smirnov, via Telegram on Aug. 28. “Despite the extensive security measures in place at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their attempts to infiltrate the city,” Smirnov wrote. “In connection with this and to ensure additional safety measures, the operational headquarters of the Counter-Terrorism Operation (CTO) has decided to restrict entry to Kurchatov in the near future.” He noted that residents of Kurchatov who have proper registration will still be able to enter the city freely. Those …