Nuclear Scare in Kursk? Russia Says Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Have Hit Power Plant, Fire Erupts At Facility

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that ignited a fire at a nuclear power plant. On Sunday, Kyiv allegedly launched drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, according to the plant’s press service on Telegram. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained within normal ranges. Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its air defenses intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight into Sunday. Officials said that several other power and energy facilities were also targeted in the overnight strikes. Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack. Firefighters also responded to a blaze at the port of Ust-Luga in Russia’s Leningrad region, home to a major fuel export terminal. The regional governor said approximately 10 Ukrainian drones were shot down, with debris igniting the fire, AP reported. Meanwhile, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said it was aware of media reports that a transformer at the plants had caught fire Read more