Ukrainian Drone Allegedly Drops Munition on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russian emergency services reported that a Ukrainian drone dropped a munition on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. No damage was recorded. The Reuters agency couldn't verify the claim immediately. Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear plant, has been under Russian control since March 2022, near the frontline.
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Russian emergency services claim that a Ukrainian drone dropped a munition on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on Wednesday. While there was reportedly no damage, Reuters could not immediately verify this account.
According to local emergency services, the incident was reported by the Russian state news agency RIA. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which is the largest in Europe, has been under Russian control since March 2022 and is located close to the frontline of the conflict between the two nations.
The plant's strategic importance and proximity to active combat zones continue to heighten tensions in the area. (Reported by Felix Light; Edited by Guy Faulconbridge)
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