Moscow Says Kyiv Has Struck A Nuclear Power Plant As Ukraine Marks Independence Day
Russia accused Ukraine by launching drone attacks overnight in a nuclear power plant in the Western Kursk region, and for celebrating 34 years after Ukraine’s independence.
Russian officials, a night stresses on the night, various power and energy facilities are targeted, he said. Fire in the nuclear facility, according to the press service of the facility in Telegram, the injury was rapidly extinguished. The attack damaged a transformer, while the radiation levels remained within normal intervals.
United Nations’ nuclear guard He said that a transformer in the plants was aware of the media reports that stating that a transformer was “due to military activity, but did not receive independent approval. General Manager Rafael Mariano Grossi said, “Every nuclear facility should always be protected”.
Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack.
Firefighters also responded to a fire in the Leningrad region of Russia, which is home to a large fuel export terminal. Regional Governor, about 10 Ukrainian drones were shot and the debris fired the fire, he said.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that air defenses seized 95 Ukrainian drones on Russian territory until Sunday.
Ukraine said that Russia fired 72 drones and traps with a cruise missile overnight overnight. 48 drones were shot or stuck.
Events Ukraine branded independence day1991 commemorates the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union. Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy A video address was made from Kiev’s Independence Square and emphasized the determination of the country.
“We are building a ukraine that will have enough power and power to live in security and peace, Z Zelenskyy said,“ Only peace ..
At the beginning of August, the US -Russia summit in Alaska shaking his head and he was afraid that many of them will leave Ukrainian and European interests, “What will be our future will be alone.”
“And the world knows it. And the world respect it. He respects Ukraine. He perceives Ukraine equally.”
US Special Ambassador Keith Kellogg participated in the celebration of independence on the Day of Independence in Kiev, while Zelenskyy ordered him to merit the 1st degree Ukraine.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney He came to Kiev on Sunday morning for meetings with Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy’s Chief of General Staff Andriy Yermak, “This special day – Ukraine’s Independence Day – It is particularly important to feel the support of our friends. And Canada was always our side,” he wrote.
At a joint press conference with Zelenskyy, Carney said that Canada would invest in new military aid with $ 2 billion Canada ($ 1.5 billion) to increase Ukraine’s army and provide urgent weapons.
Zelenskyy said the two leaders think of the existence of the Canadian forces in Ukraine as a part of a guarantee power.
On Sunday, Norway announced important new military aid and promised about 7 billion crowns ($ 695 million) for air defense systems. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store jointly financed two patriotic systems, including Norway and Germany’s missiles, and helps Norway’s air defense radar supply.
On Sunday, Pope Leo Xiv prayed for peace in Ukraine while marking the country’s Independence Day with a special charm in a weekly blessing. He told the Ukrainians that the loyalty said, “The Lord asked them to give peace to the martyr countries”.
Leo also sent a telegram to Zelenskyy, which the Ukrainian leader sent to X, with similar notes by other world leaders sent to X.
In the letter, Leo provided his prayers for all the Ukrainians suffering and wrote: orum I imply that the Lord can move the hearts of well -intentioned people, remain silent and lead to dialogue, and lead to peace for the good of everyone. ”
Meanwhile, Russian troops continued their thrust in Eastern and Northern Ukraine, which Russia claimed to have captured two villages in the Donetsk region on Saturday. The Ministry of Defense of the Ukraine said that he had taken back the control of the village of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that 146 Russian soldiers were returned from Ukraine for the same number of Ukrainian soldiers. The ministry also includes eight inhabitants of the Kursk region of Russia and Surprise Ukrainian attack He returned to Russia after it was built in Ukraine in August 2024.
Shortly after the Russian announcement, Zelenskyy said, “Our people are coming home.” Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guards, State Border Guard Service and members of civilians, he said. “Most of them have been under captivity since 2022,” he said.
Zelenskyy did not confirm the number of prisoners in the stock market.
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