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Russia Reports Four Killed in Drone Attack on Enerhodar
Russian authorities stated that four people died after Ukrainian drones struck the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar. The attack targeted areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Jul 12, 11:45 AM·1m read2 sources
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Russian authorities stated that four people died after Ukrainian drones struck the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar. The attack occurred near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been under Russian control since 2022. The Russian defense ministry said the drones were intercepted but debris caused casualties on the ground.
Local emergency services responded to fires and structural damage in residential areas.
Russian officials reported that the drones approached from multiple directions during nighttime hours. Air defense units engaged the incoming aircraft, according to the ministry statement. Residents in Enerhodar described hearing explosions and seeing fires after the strikes. The city serves as a support hub for operations at the nearby nuclear facility.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has remained a point of international concern since Russian forces took control in March 2022. No damage to reactor buildings was reported in the latest incident. Ukrainian officials have not commented on the reported attack.
