Russian air defense systems intercepted a Ukrainian drone near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on SUnday (Aug 24), according to a report by Interfax. Despite being shot down, the drone exploded on impact, causing damage to an auxiliary transformer, the plant's press service stated on Telegram. Earlier in the day, Russia’s REN TV, a national broadcaster, reported that a fire had broken out at the plant. The fire reportedly started in a transformer unit located outside the plant’s nuclear area. According to the plant’s press service, there was no danger posed to either the facility or the public

Russia-Ukraine war: Fire breaks out at Kursk nuclear plant, oil refinery

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