The Kremlin sent reinforcements to an area in Ukraine, resulting in about 1,600 Ukrainian troops being lost, according to Moscow’s defense ministry. President Putin stated that Ukrainian losses were increasing. The ongoing battles are causing internal unrest in Russia, with reports indicating fighting inside the country and neighboring regions being at risk. Ukrainian troops have been seen inside Russia, with videos showing the Ukrainian flag being raised in some settlements. A national emergency was declared in the Kursk region, leading to evacuations and reports of civilian casualties. Evacuations were also announced in the Belovsky district. Putin warned of potential attacks on other Russian border regions by Ukraine. A major fire at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was blamed on both sides, with Ukraine accusing Russian forces of starting the fire and Russia blaming a Ukrainian drone attack. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported no impact on nuclear safety despite the explosions and smoke observed at the plant. Both Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed that radiation levels remained normal. The situation at the plant raised concerns about the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
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