&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Russia downs Ukrainian drone near Kursk nuclear plant after fire erupts in transformer unit: Here's what we know")
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 instensified attacks in recent days
Earlier on Friday, Ukraine struck the Druzhba pipeline in the town of Unecha in Russia’s Bryansk region, dsirupting the majore pipeline that carries Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. This was the third time in a very short span of time that Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline, with Hungary saying that it is an attempt to drag it into the war. Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that the attack was the third such attack on the pipeline situated at the Russian-Belarusian border. In a post on Facebook, he said that the oil supplies to Hungary have been suspended again.
This week, Russia carried out one of its most extensive aerial assaults on Ukraine, targeting areas in the west that are typically far from active battle zones. Among the sites hit was a facility in Mukachevo belonging to Flex Ltd, a U.S.-based electronics company headquartered in Texas. According to Ukrainian authorities, the attack involved 574 drones and 40 missiles, resulting in at least 15 injuries and one death. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, emphasized that the site was entirely civilian in nature and had no ties to military or defense activities.
Trending Stories
)
How Pakistan's provinces are poorer than some of the world's poorest nations
)
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow Airport under counter terrorism powers
)
FIFA 2026: Paraguay’s Bobadilla nets first own goal of ongoing World Cup
)
Stones pelted, trains vandalised, warning shots fired: Bihar exam protest turns violent at Patna Railway Station | VIDEO
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
China's Gaokao vs India's JEE: Comparing the world's toughest entrance examinations
)
Nine-year-old Australian girl fatally shot by Pakistani police officer
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (June 12, 2026): Raakh, Bhooth Bangla, Dridam- Watch these 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more
)
FIFA 2026: Lionel Messi trains hard ahead of Argentina's tournament opener
)
'Message from space': Did CIA destroy an alien message? Newly released UFO files reveal bizarre 1958 mystery
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How US fighter jet pilots can change a missile's target after launch
)
South Korean drama Teach You a Lesson to return with season 2? Director reveals
)
Trillionaire Elon Musk's net worth after SpaceX IPO equals 25 per cent of India's GDP and more than 160 countries' output
)
Araghchi faces backlash over US-Iran peace deal as protesters gather outside Foreign Ministry office
)
US Navy aids rescue of 14 Indian crew as dhow sinks off Oman
)
'This is sh*t': Trump's probable Iran-US deal faces pushback from Israeli officials, IRGC hardliners
)
Why Nepal joins Japan in banning Indian Mango imports & how it could impact exporters
)
Raakh ending explained: The final episode is far more devastating than it appears
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking the 5 Greatest Brazilians at FIFA World Cups
)
Woman launched from 40-metre bridge without safety rope in Brazil, falls to death
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Watched Maternal Instinct? Stream these 5 similar crime investigation documentaries on Netflix
)
'US and vassal forces...': North Korea issues BIG statement on nuclear status amid US-South Korea denuclearisation talks
)
‘Mystery’ woman caught on CCTV moments before deadly fire in Delhi’s Tughlakabad | WATCH
)
UFO files: ‘Alien base’ on the moon’s dark side? Secret NASA audio recording from Apollo 16 reveals...
)
Mathematician who correctly predicted last 3 World Cup winners reveals FIFA World Cup 2026 champion
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
The own goal that ended in murder: The tragic story of Andres Escobar and 1994 FIFA World Cup
)
‘No food in the fridge’: Why Elon Musk, world’s first trillionaire, lives in 400 sq ft home?
)
'Faced racism in the US?': Indian student's visa rejection after unusual question sparks debate
)
US restricts access of Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable to Americans only. Is globalisation dead in the age of AI?
)
Antonov An-32: Rugged backbone of the Indian Air Force’s transport fleet
)
India's $2 billion drone push: Why batteries could be biggest winner in defence-tech boom
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Battlefield simulation’: Why is the US Army increasing paratrooper drills in the Middle East
)
Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Struggles To Replenish Frontline Forces, Turns To Foreign Recruits
)
'Bad smell' leads to discovery of rotting body near Iran team's FIFA World Cup camp in Tijuana
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony: Shakira, Nora Fatehi, LISA and more-a look at all the performers of the night
)
G7 Summit: Trump to Meet Zelensky in France as Ukraine War Escalates
Read More | 'Current signals from Russia are...': Zelensky says Putin is avoiding meeting him and wants war to continue
Russia-Ukraine peace talks
In recent days, fighting has escalated significantly between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with both sides increasing the intensity and frequency of their attacks. This surge in hostilities comes despite high-level diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict, which has lasted for over three years. Last week, both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held separate meetings with US President Donald Trump in an attempt to find a path toward peace. While Putin travelled to Alaska to meet Trump, Zelenskyarrived at the White House along with other EUropean leaders to hold talks with the US counterpart. These talks were seen as a crucial step in international mediation, but the continued violence on the ground highlights the deep divisions and challenges to ending the war.
Read More | 'Attempt to draw Hungary into war': Ukraine strikes Druzhba pipeline in Russia; Hungarian oil supply stopped
