A wave of Ukrainian attacks targeted Russian territory overnight, reaching areas far from the immediate front lines and raising concerns‍ about ⁣escalating risks. ⁣ The attacks,coinciding with the approach of ukraine’s 34th Independence Day,appear to be​ a presentation of Kyiv‘s resolve and‍ expanding capabilities.

One strike impacted a‌ nuclear ​power plant in the Kursk region,‍ bordering Ukraine. While Russian‍ authorities reported intercepting the incoming missile, fragments caused a fire after exploding ‍near an auxiliary transformer. Fortunately, the fire was ⁢quickly extinguished, and officials state there where no casualties and reactor operations, though⁣ reduced, remain stable. ‌This incident ⁢underscores the vulnerability of critical ⁤infrastructure even‍ with defensive ⁤measures ⁣in place.

Further north, ten ⁤drones were intercepted over the port ⁤of ust-Luga, on