Moscow blames Ukraine drone attack for nuclear power plant fire
Russia reports blaze at one of its biggest nuclear power plants
- Russia accused Ukraine of launching multiple drone attacks on Sunday, targeting critical infrastructure.
- A drone strike near the Kursk nuclear power plant damaged an auxiliary transformer, leading to a 50 per cent reduction in operating capacity at reactor No. 3, though radiation levels remained normal and there were no injuries from the fire that the drone sparked.
- A separate significant blaze erupted at the Novatek-operated Ust-Luga fuel export terminal in Russia's Leningrad region after it was reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones.
- Drone activity resulted in temporary flight suspensions at several Russian airports, including Pulkovo.
- Ukrainian drones also attacked an industrial enterprise in Syzran, with Ukraine stating its strikes target infrastructure crucial to Russia's military efforts.