UN nuclear agency to probe Russia claim of `dirty bombs’

By EDITH M. LEDERER
Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. nuclear chief says he is sending inspectors to two locations in Ukraine where Russia alleged that activities related to the possible production of “dirty bombs” was taking place and expects them to reach a conclusion “in days — very fast.” Rafael Grossi said inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency would be traveling this week to the two sites, which are under IAEA safeguards, following a written request from the Ukrainian government. He said,“The purpose of this week’s safeguards visits is to detect any possible undeclared nuclear activities and materials related to the development of dirty bombs.’”