{"id":369489,"date":"2025-08-24T10:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T10:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/369489\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T10:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T10:13:10","slug":"ukraine-russia-war-live-kyiv-bombards-russia-with-major-drone-attack-as-ukraine-celebrates-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/369489\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine-Russia war live: Kyiv bombards Russia with major drone attack as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>RECAP: Moscow says Kyiv struck nuclear power plant<\/p>\n

Russia has said Ukraine targeted a nuclear power plant in the country\u2019s Kursk region on Sunday, sparking a large fire.<\/p>\n

No injuries were reported following the strike at the plant, according to the plant\u2019s press service on Telegram.<\/p>\n

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said it was aware of media reports that a transformer at the plants had caught fire “due to military activity,” but hadn’t received independent confirmation. It said its director-general, Rafael Mariano Grossi, said that “every nuclear facility must be protected at all times.”<\/p>\n

Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack.<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 11:08<\/p>\n

<\/a>LIVE: Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day amid ongoing Russia conflict<\/p>\n

Ukraine is celebrating its 34th Independence Day with festivities in Kyiv.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 10:48<\/p>\n

<\/a>Putin: ‘Next steps depend on US leadership’<\/p>\n

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has praised \u201cvery good, constructive and frank discussion\u201d with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really hope the first steps made are just the beginning of a full-scale recovery of #RussiaUS<\/a> relations,\u201d he wrote in a post on X.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe next steps depend on the US leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previously, Putin called Trump the \u201clight at the end of the tunnel\u201d for US-Russia relations, which have been strained for decades.<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 10:38<\/p>\n

<\/a>European leaders celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day<\/p>\n

European and world leaders are celebrating Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day on Sunday, with many taking to social media to share messages of support.<\/p>\n

Earlier this morning, Sir Keir Starmer posted a picture of himself embracing Zelensky, writing: \u201cWe stand with Ukraine today, and always\u201d.<\/p>\n

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has also shared her support with a post, writing: \u201cWe are with you, for as long as it takes\u201d.<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 10:28<\/p>\n

<\/a>Russian forces report capturing Filiia in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region<\/p>\n

Russian forces have reported the capture of Filiia, a settlement in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday morning, according to Russia\u2019s defence ministry.<\/p>\n

The Independent could not independently verify the battlefield report.<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 10:18<\/p>\n

<\/a>Novatek Ust-Luga terminal fire not affecting fuel storage tanks, Russian governor says<\/p>\n

A fire at Novatek’s Ust-Luga terminal sparked by a Ukrainian drone attack has not affected fuel the facility’s storage tanks, the governor of Russia’s Leningrad region said on Sunday.<\/p>\n

“Fire crews are working to contain a blaze at the terminal site in Ust-Luga. Fuel storage tanks have not been affected by the fire,” Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the region where the Ust-Luga port is located, posted on the Telegram messaging app. <\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 10:08<\/p>\n

<\/a>Canadian Prime Minister arrives in Kyiv<\/p>\n

The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day celebrations.<\/p>\n

“On this Ukrainian Independence Day, and at this critical moment in their nation\u2019s history, Canada is stepping up our support and our efforts towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine,” Carney said in a post on social media platform X.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, welcomed the visit by the Canadian prime minister.<\/p>\n

“On this special day Ukraine <\/strong>Independence Day it is especially important for us to feel the support of our friends. And Canada has always stood by us,” Yermak posted on the Telegram messaging app.<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 09:58<\/p>\n

<\/a>Kursk governor says Ukrainian attack is threat to nuclear safety<\/p>\n

Ukrainian attacks on the Kursk nuclear plant create a threat to nuclear safety, Alexander Khinshtein, the regional acting governor said on Sunday.<\/p>\n

“They are a threat to nuclear safety and a violation of all international conventions,” Khinshtein wrote on the Telegram messaging app.<\/p>\n

A drone attack on the Kursk nuclear plant on Sunday damaged an auxiliary transformer and led to 50% reduction in the operating capacity at unit three of the plant, the plant’s press service said.<\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 09:46<\/p>\n

<\/a>Sir Keir Starmer shows his support for Ukraine<\/p>\n

Sir Keir Starmer has posted in support of Ukraine on the country\u2019s Independence Day.<\/p>\n

Taking to X, the PM shared a picture of himself embracing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky outside 10 Downing Street.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe stand with Ukraine today, and always,\u201d he wrote. <\/p>\n

Nicole Wootton-Cane24 August 2025 09:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Zelensky thanks King Charles for message on Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day<\/p>\n

Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly thanked King Charles after receiving a message from the monarch on Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day.<\/p>\n

In the letter, which the Ukrainian president shared on social media, Charles wrote of his \u201cgreatest and deepest admiration for the unbreakable courage and spirit of the Ukrainian people\u201d.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cI remain hopeful that our countries will be able to further work closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Responding online, Mr Zelensky said the monarch\u2019s \u201ckind words are a true inspiration for our people during the difficult time of war\u201d.<\/p>\n

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