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Ukraine attacked diesel fuel trucks servicing Zaporizhzhia plant, says Russia

Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said Ukraine struck diesel trucks near Zaporizhzhia Friday, killing two Russian servicemen and injuring others.

SourcesThemoscowtimes07:17 UTCReuters07:48 UTCSouth China Morning Post07:49 UTCSave

Themoscowtimes, Reuters and South China Morning Post

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report
  • Alexei Likhachev, head of Rosatom, claimed Ukraine struck fuel trucks Friday.
  • Two Russian servicemen were killed; others injured in the attack near the plant.
  • Officials say strikes targeted diesel supplies for cooling and safety systems.
  • Zaporizhzhia plant is Europe’s largest nuclear facility, seized by Russia in 2022.
  • IAEA maintains observer presence and has facilitated temporary ceasefires for repairs.

Why it matters. Officials said the trucks supplied fuel for cooling and safety systems at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, seized by Russia in 2022.

What to watch. Watch for IAEA assessments and temporary ceasefires arranged to enable repairs and maintain essential plant systems.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Russian Nuclear Head Says Ukraine Attacked Fuel Trucks, Endangered Zaporizhzhia Plant”

Key points from Themoscowtimes
  • Alexei Likhachev alleged Friday strikes on fuel trucks delivering diesel to Zaporizhzhia.
  • Two Russian servicemen were killed; injuries reported among others.
  • Russia claims the attack endangered the nuclear plant's safety near its perimeter.
  • Zaporizhzhia is Europe's largest nuclear plant, seized by Russia in early war.
  • IAEA maintains observer presence and has facilitated repairs and power restoration.
SourceThemoscowtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Themoscowtimes

“Russia says Ukraine attacked trucks supplying fuel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Alexei Likhachev, head of Rosatom, claimed Ukraine struck fuel trucks Friday.
  • Two Russian servicemen were killed; others injured in the attack near the plant.
  • Officials say strikes targeted diesel supplies for cooling and safety systems.
  • Zaporizhzhia plant is Europe’s largest nuclear facility, seized by Russia in 2022.
  • IAEA maintains observer presence and has facilitated temporary ceasefires for repairs.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThemoscowtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Themoscowtimes“Russian Nuclear Head Says Ukraine Attacked Fuel Trucks, Endangered Zaporizhzhia Plant”
Key points from Themoscowtimes
  • Alexei Likhachev alleged Friday strikes on fuel trucks delivering diesel to Zaporizhzhia.
  • Two Russian servicemen were killed; injuries reported among others.
  • Russia claims the attack endangered the nuclear plant's safety near its perimeter.
  • Zaporizhzhia is Europe's largest nuclear plant, seized by Russia in early war.
  • IAEA maintains observer presence and has facilitated repairs and power restoration.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Russia says Ukraine attacked trucks supplying fuel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Alexei Likhachev, head of Rosatom, claimed Ukraine struck fuel trucks Friday.
  • Two Russian servicemen were killed; others injured in the attack near the plant.
  • Officials say strikes targeted diesel supplies for cooling and safety systems.
  • Zaporizhzhia plant is Europe’s largest nuclear facility, seized by Russia in 2022.
  • IAEA maintains observer presence and has facilitated temporary ceasefires for repairs.

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