Ukraine drone attacks hit nuclear power plant, Baltic port
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drone attacks targeted the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory and the Russian Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, causing a fire but no oil spill.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed concern over attacks near nuclear sites, emphasizing the nuclear safety risks, and requested access to the targeted lab at Zaporizhzhia.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed significant damage to Primorsk's oil-loading infrastructure and the sinking of Russian vessels, highlighting Ukraine's expanding long-range military capabilities.
- Russian officials reported multiple drone attacks causing civilian casualties and damage, including deaths in Moscow region and injuries in Smolensk, while Russia launched extensive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, killing at least three.
- Kremlin warned that continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure could drive global oil prices higher, potentially increasing Russian state revenue despite lower export volumes.
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