Russian drones on night of 24-25 October likely targeted Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an address on 25 October, confirmed that the Russian drones flying over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 October targeted the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), where damage assessment is ongoing.

Source: Office of the President of Ukraine

Quote: "Khmelnytskyi Oblast, the city of Slavuta. The assessment of the damage caused by the explosion of Russian drones last night is ongoing. The Shaheds [UAVs] were shot down, but many buildings have sustained damage – shattered windows, doors, roofs of the buildings.

It is highly likely that the target for these drones was the Khmelnytskyi [NPP] – the shockwave from the explosion shattered windows, including those on the territory of the NPP.  As of now, it is known that around twenty local residents have been injured. All necessary assistance has been provided to them."

Details: Zelenskyy also noted that this attack towards the nuclear power plant is another reminder to all Ukrainian partners of how important it is to strengthen Ukrainian air defence and how dangerous it is when Russia can bypass world sanctions.

After all, many components in the attack drones used by Russian terrorists originate from other countries. Zelenskyy also confirmed that on 26 October he will address the European Council about the need to strengthen sanctions.

Background: 

• On the night of 24-25 October, the Russians attacked the territory near the Khmelnytskyi NPP.
• The strike resulted in broken windows in two of the plant’s buildings.
• An EU official told reporters on 25 October that Zelenskyy will address the participants of the European Union summit on 26-27 October in Brussels via video call.

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