Ukraine war live: Kremlin says top engineer at nuclear reactor killed in drone attack
Russia reports the death of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's chief engineer following a Ukrainian drone attack in Enerhodar.
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A Ukrainian drone attack in Russian-controlled Enerhodar has resulted in four fatalities, according to Russian claims. The casualties include the chief engineer of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Coverage from Reuters, Global Banking & Finance Review, and Breakingthenews.net emphasizes the fatalities and the high profile of the engineer. Additionally, news.cgtn.com reports that a Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) fire station and a fire truck were damaged, though no personnel were injured in that specific strike.
Future developments depend on further verification of these claims and reports on the operational status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant following the loss of its chief engineer.
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Quick answers
Who was killed in the drone attack?
Russia claims four people were killed, including the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
What other targets were hit in Enerhodar?
An EMERCOM fire station and a fire truck were damaged, though coverage indicates personnel there were not injured.
Which sources are reporting these events?
Reporting includes Reuters, Global Banking & Finance Review, Breakingthenews.net, and news.cgtn.com.
Coverage (4)
- Russia claims four killed in attack on Energodar Breakingthenews.net · 2h ago
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a fire station of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) in Energodar. The building and a fire truck were damaged, but the personnel were not injured, according to the regional EMERCOM department. news.cgtn.com · 2h ago
- Russia says four killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian-controlled Enerhodar Global Banking & Finance Review · 2h ago
- Russia says Ukrainian drone kills chief engineer at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Reuters · 2h ago
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