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On August 24, 2025, coinciding with Ukraine's 34th Independence Day, Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian drone strikes targeted nuclear power facilities in the Kursk and Leningrad regions, causing fires and damage to a transformer, though radiation levels remained normal and no injuries were reported. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that its air defenses intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones during the attacks, which also affected a fuel export terminal in Ust-Luga. Ukraine has not officially commented on the incidents, consistent with its policy on operations within Russian territory. The United Nations nuclear watchdog acknowledged media reports of the fire but had not independently verified them, emphasizing the need for constant protection of nuclear sites. Meanwhile, Tropical Storms Juliette and Fernand were active over the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, respectively, with no coastal warnings in effect. Juliette was located about 520 miles southwest of Baja California with sustained winds of 65 mph and posed no immediate threat to land. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 09:24 IST; source: link)