IAEA begins probe of Russian claim about Kyiv making 'dirty bombs'

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday said it had started inspection of two Ukrainian nuclear sites where Russia claims Kyiv is manufacturing "dirty bombs" for use in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The inspections had been requested by Kyiv in the wake of the accusations. Both sites being investigated "have been visited regularly by IAEA inspectors", the agency said.