Ukraine hits Russian energy targets and denies striking Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant
Summary
Ukraine carried out attacks on Russian energy sites, causing damage and local evacuations. Ukraine also denied Russian claims that it struck the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which remains near the front lines in southern Ukraine.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit Russian energy facilities in the Rostov and Saratov regions, damaging infrastructure and causing fires.
- Residents near the Rostov fuel facility were evacuated after drone debris started a fire.
- Ukraine says it targets Russian oil and gas to weaken Moscow’s war effort in their ongoing conflict.
- Russia claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant turbine hall, causing an explosion but no major damage.
- Ukraine denies attacking the nuclear plant and says no fighting or weapons were used in that area at the time.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency expressed serious concern and said the damage needs expert verification.
- The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been repeatedly exposed to fighting since Russia’s invasion began in 2022.
- Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of deliberately targeting the nuclear plant.
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