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Russia says a Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region overnight, coinciding with Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day. The blaze, which damaged a transformer, was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, and radiation levels remained normal. The UN nuclear watchdog urged protection of all nuclear sites. Separate drone debris caused a fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga fuel terminal. In Kyiv, President Zelenskyy vowed Ukraine’s strength and independence, joined by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a show of solidarity.
Sunday, 24 August, 2025