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Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks independence day
AP ^ | Aug 24, 2025

Posted on 08/24/2025 8:55:49 AM PDT by McGruff

Russia accused Ukraine Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence.

Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, according to the plant’s press service on Telegram. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained within normal ranges.

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said it was aware of media reports that a transformer at the plants had caught fire “due to military activity,” but hadn’t received independent confirmation. It said its director-general, Rafael Mariano Grossi, said that “every nuclear facility must be protected at all times.”

Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Russia; Ukraine; War
KEYWORDS: agitprop; legitimatetarget; proxywar; putinthewarpig; russiansuicide; russiantrollfarm; russiarussiarussia; ukraine; vladtheimploder; welfarewar; zeepersoverjoyed; zeepersthrilled
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1 posted on 08/24/2025 8:55:49 AM PDT by McGruff
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2 posted on 08/24/2025 9:01:33 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

What dangerous place for Ukraine to target.
Zelensky dwarf has gone crazy.


3 posted on 08/24/2025 9:06:38 AM PDT by doc maverick
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I doubt if they actually targeted it. There’s a lot of ordinance flying around over there, going every which way.


4 posted on 08/24/2025 9:07:59 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Ukraine war is expanding, not shrinking. When will Russia run out of ammo?


5 posted on 08/24/2025 9:13:55 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Term limits will get rid of corrupt politicians faster than delivery of Jimmy Johns sandwich)
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To: BenLurkin

“I doubt if they actually targeted it. There’s a lot of ordinance flying around over there, going every which way.”
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I have little doubt that it was targeted. Not the nuclear reactor(s) itself but the ancillary facilities needed to bring the generated electricity out into the grids.


6 posted on 08/24/2025 9:15:58 AM PDT by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX)
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To: Bobbyvotes

I don’t think either side is going to run out of ammo. There’s too much money to made selling it.


7 posted on 08/24/2025 9:16:01 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

I doubt if they actually targeted it
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You have a very, very short memory.The Ukies were found guilty of shelling the nuke reactor in Zaparhoznia ( taken under Russian control). They are up to their old games….desperation.

“MOSCOW, March 14 (Reuters) - The Russian-controlled management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, said on Thursday that the Ukrainian army had shelled a critical infrastructure facility at the plant…”

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-controlled-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-says-was-shelled-by-ukraine-2024-03-14/


8 posted on 08/24/2025 9:22:31 AM PDT by delta7
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To: BenLurkin

An errant bomber over London brought about the bombing of German cities in WW2.
The Ukes should be more careful - when fuses are short, or excuses are being looked for, it doesn’t take much to escalate.
Chernobyl is a tasty target for payback.


9 posted on 08/24/2025 9:30:24 AM PDT by Semper Vigilantis (When it comes to 'Vast Conspiracies' the Dems always mix up left and right. )
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To: delta7

I kind of tune out what both sides say. They really are two peas in a pod.


10 posted on 08/24/2025 9:30:57 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Bobbyvotes

If this is true it is more proof little Zeke does not want this war to end


11 posted on 08/24/2025 9:36:53 AM PDT by iamgalt
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To: Bobbyvotes

“Ukraine war is expanding, not shrinking. When will Russia run out of ammo?”

When China runs out of the ability to supply them (i.e., not in our lifetimes).


12 posted on 08/24/2025 9:39:36 AM PDT by BobL
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To: BenLurkin

How about what Ukrainians themselves say?

https://t.me/legitimniy/20660

“ Легитимный
#раскладка
Началась формирование ложных ожиданий для Украины со стороны ресурсов глобалистов и ОП. Скрытый нарратив, что не все так плохо.
Это 100% манипуляция, так как:
1. За эти 1010 дней войны потенциал в живой силе сократился на 65%
2. Уровень СЗЧ вырос с 0.1%, до 15% и продолжает расти.
3. Разочарование общества достигает 83%
4. Моральный дух армии с 100% упал до 15%
5. Военный потенциал упал до 20%, ВС РФ превосходит Украину в дальнобойных дронах, паритет в fpv, преимущества в ракетах и ФАБах, в авиации, в артиллерии в живой силе.
6. Экономически Украина в коме, жива только за счёт кредитов
7. Народ массово продолжает выезжать
8. Кадровый голод всюду
9. Нищета растёт
10. Кладбища растут
11. Разруха растёт
12. Коррупция растёт

Do yourself a favor and translate it.


13 posted on 08/24/2025 9:47:47 AM PDT by delta7
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To: delta7

Yeah, I tune them out too.

Russia and the Ukraine really are two peas in a pod.


14 posted on 08/24/2025 9:48:59 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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Let me spoon feed you.

“ 1. Over these 1010 days of war, the potential in manpower has decreased by 65%

2. The level of serious injuries has risen from 0.1% to 15% and continues to grow.

3. Public disappointment reaches 83%

4. The army’s morale has fallen from 100% to 15%

5. Military potential has dropped to 20%, the Russian Armed Forces surpass Ukraine in long-range drones, parity in FPV, advantages in missiles and FABs, in aviation, in artillery, and in manpower.

6. Economically, Ukraine is in a coma, alive only due to loans

7. The population continues to leave en masse

8. There is a personnel shortage everywhere

9. Poverty is growing

10. Cemeteries are growing

11. Devastation is growing

12. Corruption is growing…

Doesn’t sound like winning, does it?


15 posted on 08/24/2025 9:49:59 AM PDT by delta7
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Save your breath, FRiend. I just don’t care.


16 posted on 08/24/2025 9:51:04 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: McGruff

Ukraine tried to strike the plant, not sure exactly what they were targeting there, but the drone was shot down just before getting there. It took out some of the electric service to the plant when it fell, but that was the only damage.


17 posted on 08/24/2025 10:10:52 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....TRUMP IS RIGHT AGAIN.)
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To: McGruff

The Ukrainians are hitting the substations that supply power to the freight rail system supporting the invasion of Ukraine.


18 posted on 08/24/2025 10:12:43 AM PDT by pierrem15 ("Massacrez-les, car le seigneur connait les siens" )
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To: doc maverick
What dangerous place for Ukraine to target. Zelensky dwarf has gone crazy.

What about Putin launching thousands of missiles and drones at civilian targets in Kyiv?

19 posted on 08/24/2025 10:14:16 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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I’m talking about nuclear reactors and radiation leaks being dangerous.
The punk needs to leave the nuclear reactor alone.
Putin and Zelensky are BOTH bombing civilians.


20 posted on 08/24/2025 1:30:21 PM PDT by doc maverick
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