Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Sunday, accusing Ukraine of launching a drone attack as it celebrated 34 years since its independence.
Russian officials said several electricity and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strike. According to a news agency at the factory on Telegram, no injuries were reported and the fire at the nuclear facility quickly disappeared. The radiation levels remained within normal range while the attack damaged the transformer.
united nations Nuclear Watchdog He said he knew media reports that the plant transformers had set fire to “for military operations” but had not received independent confirmation. Director Rafael Mariano Grossi said “All nuclear facilities must be protected at all times.”
Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack.
Firefighters also responded to the flames at the UST-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region, where the major fuel export terminals are located. The regional governor said about 10 Ukrainian drones were shot down and debris lit the fire.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the air defense intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones on Russian territory until Sunday.
Russia fired 72 drones and decoys along with cruise missiles at Ukraine on Sunday and fired them by Sunday, the Ukrainian Air Force said. Of these, 48 drones were fired down or packed.
The incident occurred as follows: Ukraine marks Independence DayIt commemorates the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. president Volodymyr Zelenskyy He made his remarks through a video address from Kyiv’s Independence Square, highlighting the country’s determination.
“We are building Ukraine with enough strength and strength to live in security and peace,” Zelensky said, “Just seeking peace.”
“Our future is just us,” he nodded to the US-Russia summit in Alaska at the beginning of August, fearing that many would stand by the interests of Ukraine and Europe.
“And the world knows this. And the world respects this. It respects Ukraine. It recognizes Ukraine as equal,” he said.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg attended the Independence Day celebration in Kiev, during which Zelensky awarded him the first Ukrainian achievement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney I arrived in Kiev on Sunday morning for a meeting with Zelensky.
“This special day – Ukraine’s Independence Day – it is especially important to feel the support of our friends. And Canada has always been on our side,” writes Andry Yahmack, Zelenki’s Chief of Staff.
Norway announced key new military aid on Sunday, pledging about 7 billion kroner ($695 million) to the air defense system. Prime Minister Jonas Garstore said Norway and Germany are jointly funding two patriot systems, including missiles, and Norway is helping to procure air defense radars.
Meanwhile, the fight continued at the forefront of eastern Ukraine, claiming that Russia seized two villages in the Donetsk region on Saturday.
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