Published on, Aug. 24 -- August 24, 2025 12:45 PM

Ukrainian drone attacks overnight struck key Russian energy facilities, forcing a 50 percent capacity cut at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and sparking a major fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga fuel terminal. The plant's press service confirmed that an auxiliary transformer at unit three was damaged, triggering a fire that was quickly extinguished without injuries or radiation leaks.

Officials said radiation levels at the Kursk plant and surrounding areas remained within normal limits, easing fears of a nuclear hazard. However, the strike highlighted Ukraine's ability to target critical Russian infrastructure near the border. Emergency teams worked to restore partial operations, though plant of...