The head of the UN nuclear watchdog confirmed on Thursday (October 27) that it plans to send inspectors soon to two sites at Kyiv’s request in response to Russian claims that Ukraine could deploy a so-called dirty bomb. Ukraine denies the claim.

Russia on Tuesday took its accusation that Ukraine was preparing to use a dirty bomb – an explosive device laced with radioactive material – to the United Nations Security Council, voicing its concerns during a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body.