Tag: Russia Ukraine Conflict
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Russian Strikes Knock Out Power Across Kyiv as Ukraine Faces Widespread Blackouts
Kyiv Shrouded in Darkness as Strikes Hit Energy Infrastructure Overnight, Moscow’s forces intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing widespread power cuts in Kyiv, the capital. Ukrainian authorities described the strikes as a coordinated effort aimed at crippling critical infrastructure and sowing disruption. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed that at least nine people…
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Drone attack on Shostka train station leaves casualties
A Russian drone attack on the Shostka train station in northeast Ukraine left at least 30 people injured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning. Zelenskyy did not specify how many of the casualties were dead or injured, but the post underscored the human toll of the strike. According to…
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Russian strike hits passenger train in Ukraine, casualties reported — video
What happened on the railway line A reported Russian strike targeted a passenger train in Ukraine, with initial accounts indicating casualties. Details are still emerging, and officials have urged caution as they verify numbers and assess the scene. The incident underscores the ongoing risks to civilian transportation amid the conflict, and it comes as both…
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Drone attack on Ukrainian train near Chostka leaves dozens dead
Drone attack on Ukrainian train near Chostka leaves at least 30 dead A Russian drone strike hit a railway station in Chostka, in northeastern Ukraine near the border, with initial reports indicating at least 30 victims. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X that the attack targeted the damaged station and showed a burning railway wagon,…
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Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg
Overview of the Strike In what appears to be a continuation of the high-stakes drone battles shaping the Ukraine conflict, Ukraine conducted an attack on the Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg. Eyewitness videos show several drones over a residential area before they struck the modern refinery complex, triggering at least three explosions and a…
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Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near Saint Petersburg
Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near Saint Petersburg The Ukraine war has entered another notable phase as Ukrainian forces are reported to have targeted a major oil refinery in Kirishi, located roughly 100 kilometers from Saint Petersburg. Eyewitness footage circulating on social media shows several drones maneuvering over a residential area before piercing the refinery…
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Heavy Blow for Putin: Ukraine Claims $6M Helicopter Destroyed by Cheap Drone
What Ukraine claims The Ukrainian military says it has shot down a Russian helicopter with a remotely controlled drone in the Donetsk region, near the village of Kotljariwka. The operation, attributed to units of Ukraine’s drone forces, reportedly involved an air-defense strike using a budget-friendly remote-controlled drone. Initially, commanders suggested the target might be a…
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Ukraine War: Zelensky Warns of Global Nuclear Risk as Russia Targets Energy Infrastructure
Zelensky’s Warning: Call for Decisive Action to End the War In recent social posts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that timid or weak measures will not resolve the conflict. He argued that every day Russia prolongs the war, refuses a complete and reliable ceasefire, and continues to strike key components of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the…
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Chernobyl outage after Russian attack raises safety concerns
Update: Chernobyl outage after Russian strikes The abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, close to the Belarus border, experienced a power outage following a series of Russian attacks. Officials said voltage fluctuations disrupted the safety containment system that keeps the destroyed reactor isolated and prevents radioactive releases. The outage underscores how critical a…
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Under Control: Russia’s Claim in Ukraine War
Overview: Russia’s claim of control at Zaporizhzhia In a development that has drawn international attention, Russian officials assert that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is under control. The plant, Europe’s largest, sits in southeastern Ukraine and has been at the center of escalating tensions as fighting continues nearby. Moscow describes the…