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Russia Alleges Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Nuclear Power Plants
Russia’s defense ministry has reported that Ukrainian drone attacks targeted nuclear power facilities in the Kursk and Leningrad regions, causing fires, according to a report in Fox News. The alleged strikes coincided with Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day on August 24. These claims by Russia have not been independently verified, and Ukraine has not officially commented, consistent with its policy on operations within Russian territory. The incidents raise international concerns over the safety of nuclear sites amid the ongoing conflict.
Tropical Storms Juliette And Fernand Active Over Open Ocean Waters
Tropical Storms Juliette and Fernand are churning over open waters in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans respectively, with no coastal watches or warnings currently in effect, AP said in a report. According to the US Hurricane Center, Juliette is located approximately 520 miles southwest of the Baja California peninsula with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and poses no immediate threat to land.
