Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused Ukraine of attempting to attack the Kursk nuclear power station, which is located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the ongoing conflict in Russia’s border region. However, Putin did not provide evidence or further details regarding the alleged attack.
Prior to Putin’s statement, there had been no reports in Russian media about an attempted strike on the Kursk facility, which has been under heightened focus since Ukraine launched a significant cross-border offensive into the region on August 6. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi is scheduled to visit the Kursk nuclear plant next week, according to an agency spokesperson.
Throughout the 2.5-year conflict, Kyiv and Moscow have repeatedly accused each other of endangering nuclear safety. Meanwhile, Russia’s military on Thursday announced the capture of another village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, marking the latest in a series of territorial gains for Moscow’s forces.
The Russian defence ministry stated that its troops had seized the village of Mezhove, situated between Avdiivka—captured in February—and the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk, toward which Russian forces are advancing. Moscow has continued its offensive in the Donetsk region even as it fends off a Ukrainian counter-assault in its own Kursk border region.
Ukraine, facing shortages of manpower and ammunition for much of 2024, has been on the defensive in the industrial eastern region after months of stalemate. In recent weeks, Russia’s defence ministry has claimed to capture new settlements in the area almost daily. These include towns like New York, which have been heavily contested for months, as well as small villages consisting of little more than a single street and a few abandoned buildings.
In response to the escalating conflict, Ukraine is evacuating civilians from the city of Pokrovsk and nearby areas, where around 50,000 people are still living. Pokrovsk is located about 10 kilometers (six miles) from the front lines.
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