Training sessions were held in case of a "possible accident" at the Metsamor nuclear power plant in Armenia.
Report informs citing Sputnik-Armenia that the drills were conducted by employees of the Emergency Situations Department of Kars Province.
According to the source, the purpose of the training is to practice actions in the event of a leak of radioactive waste.
According to the plan of the exercises, a 7-magnitude earthquake occurred near the station, as a result of which a leak of radioactive substances occurred, causing damage to nearby settlements in Turkiye. The distance from the nuclear power plant to Turkiye is 16 km.
Turkish officials have repeatedly raised the issue of closing the Metsamor nuclear power plant. Previously, the life of the station was extended until 2026.