Drone Hits Russia Nuclear Plant Cooling Tower

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A drone struck the cooling tower of Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant, located near the Ukraine border, the UN nuclear watchdog reported on Friday. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the incident occurred early Thursday, stating the reactor unit was operating normally and no fire resulted. The IAEA has repeatedly warned about the dangers of conflict near nuclear facilities, emphasizing that all attacks on such sites are unacceptable and could jeopardize safety and security.