Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal
Summary
Ukraine launched drone attacks hitting Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant and Novatek's Ust-Luga fuel export terminal, causing a reactor capacity drop and a large fire. No injuries were reported.
Key Points
- Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia, reducing the operating capacity of reactor No. 3 by 50%.
- A drone attack sparked a large fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga fuel export terminal on the Gulf of Finland.
- Russia intercepted at least 95 Ukrainian drones across more than a dozen regions on August 24, Ukraine's independence day.
- The Ukrainian military strikes are aimed at destroying infrastructure considered crucial to Russia's military efforts.
