Ukrainian Drone Attack on Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant

August 18, 2025 by
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Ukrainian Drone Attack on Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant


The text reports on a Ukrainian drone attack on the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant. While the attack caused some minor damage, there was no increase in radiation levels.

  • A Ukrainian drone was shot down while flying over the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant.
  • Following the drone's fall, an explosion occurred at the site. This was previously announced by Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear energy corporation.
  • The explosion caused damage to the windows on Unit 3 of the power plant building.


Impact and Investigation

  • Despite the explosion, officials stated that there was no significant damage to the plant and no effect on its operations or radiation levels.
  • The Russian Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal case related to the attempted attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant. This was reported to Sputnik.

A Ukrainian drone was downed over the Smolensk nuclear facility, causing minor window damage but no increase in radiation. A criminal case has been opened by Russian authorities in response to the incident.

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