Putin accuses Ukraine of an attempted attack on the Kursk power plant

Vladimir Putin claims that Ukraine has attempted to strike the Kursk nuclear power plant, intensifying the nuclear risks in this strategic region. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is sending experts to assess the situation.

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Vladimir Putin announces that Ukraine has attempted to strike the Kursk nuclear power plant near the Ukrainian border.
This statement comes at a time of rising military tension in the region.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed and is planning to intervene on site to assess potential risks to nuclear safety.
The Kursk plant is located some 50 km from Ukrainian positions, making it a strategic target.
Moscow has been warning for several days of the dangers of a nuclear catastrophe in the event of an attack on this facility.
The Russian authorities maintain that this attempted strike illustrates the seriousness of the situation on the ground.

Military and humanitarian consequences

The Ukrainian army continues its operations in the Kursk region, capturing several strategic localities.
This advance is causing massive displacement of the local population, with over 130,000 people having fled the conflict zone.
Local authorities are preparing to organize the start of the new school year remotely, a measure that underlines the scale of the crisis.
On the Russian side, the armed forces claim to be inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops, while maintaining control around the nuclear power plant.
The situation remains extremely tense, with heightened risks for nuclear safety in the region, underlining the need for reinforced international surveillance.

Reactions and international issues

The IAEA, although discreet about the details, has confirmed that a team of experts will shortly be visiting the Kursk site.
The aim is to assess the plant’s safety and prevent any major incidents.
This intervention comes at a time when the safety of nuclear facilities is becoming a priority for the international community.
At the same time, Ukraine is stepping up its strikes on military targets in Russia, as witnessed by the recent attack on an air base at Marinovka.
These military operations demonstrate Kiev’s determination to weaken Russian military capabilities, despite the risk of severe repercussions.
Fighting is also continuing in the Donbass, where Russian forces continue to gain ground.
Russian advances in this region confirm the complexity of the situation for Ukrainian forces, who are trying to stabilize their positions while facing multiple pressures.

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