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August 25, 2025

Russia Downs Ukrainian Drone Near Nuclear Plant, Sparking Fire
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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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