Russia stages provocation at Zaporizhzhia NPP, Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian operation in Kursk region - Monday brief
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The Russians staged a provocation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially confirmed for the first time that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an operation in the Kursk region.
Read more about what happened on Monday, August 12.
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Enerhodar mayor comments on fire at Zaporizhzhia NPP set by Russians
The fire at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which occurred on the evening of August 11, is a Russian provocation. In particular, another alleged attempt to discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces, according to the mayor of Enerhodar Dmytro Orlov.
According to the mayor, the cooling towers in which the fire occurred were used in the technological process for additional cooling of raw water, which is in the cooling reservoir for the reactors of the nuclear power plant. They haven't worked in quite some time.
"Now, since all the blocks are in a cold state, they do not work at all, there is nothing to burn there at all. If the Russian occupiers did not put something there that could burn. There are only metal structures and reinforced concrete. Therefore, physically there was nothing to burn," he says.
Zelenskyy confirms presence of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia's Kursk region for first time
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an operation in the Kursk region of Russia.
"Grateful to all soldiers and commanders for their resilience and decisive actions. Among other things, we instructed the Minister of Internal Affairs, other government officials, and the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) to prepare a humanitarian plan for the area where the operation is taking place," Zelenskyy said.
US State Department reacts to rumors about Iran's plans to transfer Fath 360 missiles to Russia
The US is concerned about rumors that Iran plans to provide Russia with short-range ballistic missiles, the Fath 360, states US Deputy State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Patel also added that the implementation of such plans by Iran would signify a sharp escalation.
