The huge storage tanks in Russia's Kola Peninsula contain spent nuclear-fuel rods that were used to power Russian nuclear submarines.
Bellona said salt water has leaked into the tanks and could cause an "uncontrolled chain reaction."
The group cited a report by the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency, Rosatom, describing the danger.
(AP, dpa)
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