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Source: France24
A Ukrainian drone has struck a nuclear power plant in Russia, creating a dangerous fire. The drone struck the Ust-Luga fuel export terminal. Authorities claim the radiation levels are still normal.
via France24:
"A combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine was shot down by air defence systems near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant," the plant's press service said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.
"Upon impact, the drone detonated, resulting in damage to an auxiliary transformer."
The press service added that there were no injuries, but as a result of the denotation, unit three of the plant was reduced to 50 percent capacity. The destroyed drone also sparked a fire that has since been extinguished, the press service said.
"The radiation background at the industrial site of the Kursk NPP and the surrounding area has not changed and corresponds to natural levels," the press service said.
The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Sunday confirmed normal radiation levels near the plant.
"Monitoring confirms normal radiation levels near Kursk NPP," the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in post on X.
The IAEA has repeatedly warned of the dangers of fighting around nuclear plants following Russia launching its military offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.
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