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Russian sources: Ukrainian drone reportedly damaged cooling tower at Kursk nuclear plant
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 06:52 PM
A Ukrainian drone fell on the cooling tower of power unit No. 1 at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2 on September 17, Russian sources reported. Minor damage did not affect the station's operation, according to Rosatom.
Power unit No. 1 of the Kursk NPP-2 is operating at 100% capacity, and the plant's safety is ensured, with radiation levels normal, Rosatom stated.
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Reported by @tass_agency on Telegram.
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