Russia reports blaze at one of its biggest nuclear power plants | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGuy Faulconbridge & Lidia KellySunday 24 August 2025 12:59 BSTRelated: Russia's drone strikes spark huge fire at energy facility in UkraineRussia accused Ukraine of launching multiple drone attacks on Sunday, targeting critical infrastructure.A drone strike near the Kursk nuclear power plant damaged an auxiliary transformer, leading to a 50 per cent reduction in operating capacity at reactor No. 3, though radiation levels remained normal and there were no injuries from the fire that the drone sparked.A separate significant blaze erupted at the Novatek-operated Ust-Luga fuel export terminal in Russia's Leningrad region after it was reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones.Drone activity resulted in temporary flight suspensions at several Russian airports, including Pulkovo.Ukrainian drones also attacked an industrial enterprise in Syzran, with Ukraine stating its strikes target infrastructure crucial to Russia's military efforts.In fullMoscow blames Ukraine drone attack for nuclear power plant fireThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in