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Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Compromised: IAEA Confirms Safety Function Loss After Drone Strike
Dec 07, 2025 12:11 pm CST
The IAEA has confirmed that the protective shield at the Chernobyl nuclear plant has lost its primary safety functions following a drone strike in February. While initial repairs have been made, comprehensive restoration is essential to ensure long-term nuclear safety at the site of the 1986 disaster. The incident occurs amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukrainian authorities attributing the attack to Russian forces.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Energy Facilities as Trump Signals Ukraine May Need to Cede Territory for Peace
Oct 20, 2025 12:24 am CST
Ukrainian forces have targeted a major Russian gas processing plant with drone strikes while US President Trump suggests Ukraine might need to surrender territory to end Russia's invasion. The attack on the Gazprom-operated Orenburg facility has disrupted operations, including gas processing from Kazakhstan, as Kyiv continues targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Trump's comments about territorial concessions mark another shift in his approach to resolving the conflict.
Afghan Taliban Releases Drone Footage of Strikes on Pakistani Border Outposts Amid Escalating Conflict
Oct 15, 2025 06:41 pm CST
The Afghan Taliban has released footage showing drone strikes on Pakistani border outposts as tensions escalate in one of the deadliest conflicts between the neighbors in years. Dozens of Pakistani soldiers have been killed or are missing, while both sides report casualties. The violence follows explosions in Afghanistan that were blamed on Pakistan, with ongoing disputes over militant groups operating across the border.