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Russia Downs Ukrainian Drone Near Nuclear Plant, Sparking Fire

HeadlineAug 25, 2025

A fire broke out at a Russian nuclear power plant in the western city of Kursk on Sunday after Russia shot down a Ukrainian drone near the plant. The fire caused some damage and reduced the plant’s operating capacity by half. Ukraine launched a wave of drones on Sunday as the country marked its Independence Day.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Sunday there is no meeting planned yet between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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