Russian strikes kill 3, damage nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl
Summary
A Russian drone strike killed three people in southern Ukraine and damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl in the Kyiv region. The fire caused by the strike was quickly put out, and radiation levels stayed safe. Meanwhile, leaders from Ukraine, the UK, France, and Germany met to discuss continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Three people died and one was injured in a Russian drone attack at a bus stop in Balabyne, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine.
- A separate Russian strike damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, nine miles from the power plant.
- The nuclear facility was empty during the attack; the fire covered about 40 square meters and was extinguished within an hour.
- Radiation levels remained safe after the fire, according to Ukrainian officials.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency called the attack deeply concerning due to the nuclear material stored there and plans to inspect the site soon.
- A Ukrainian strike killed one person and injured another in Russia’s Kursk region.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with leaders from the UK, France, and Germany to discuss ongoing help for Ukraine.
- A recent large-scale Ukrainian drone strike targeted Russia’s St. Petersburg, showing Ukraine’s ability to hit far inside Russia.
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