{"id":2151653,"date":"2026-09-18T18:14:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2151653"},"modified":"2026-09-18T18:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:14:49","slug":"as-russia-strikes-kyiv-and-kharkiv-russian-cooling-tower-hit-by-drone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2151653","title":{"rendered":"As Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, Russian cooling tower hit by drone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/94\/88\/1200x675_cmsv2_44bccbdd-3cc5-5e4b-a553-d27ec3a91454-9919488.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2926547-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2926547\" data-cid=\"9917614\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2926547-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" 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\">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/94\/88\/1536x864_cmsv2_44bccbdd-3cc5-5e4b-a553-d27ec3a91454-9919488.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"A first responder operates a fire hose after a Russian attack on an industrial zone near Korosten, Zhytomyr Oblast. 18 September 2026.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              A first responder operates a fire hose after a Russian attack on an industrial zone near Korosten, Zhytomyr Oblast. 18 September 2026.<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span 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loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a post on Telegram, the head of Balakliia&#8217;s military administration Vitalii Karabanov gave an update on the damage and loss of life: &#8220;Sadly, the consequences of this attack are terrible. Early reports indicate that two people have been killed in the strike. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>There have been further attacks on the Kyiv on Friday evening. Ukrainian media reports the city has been hit by ballistic missiles.<\/p>\n<p>The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, posted on Telegram at 19:32 local time (18:32 CEST) warning of the strikes, which read: &#8220;Air defense forces are working in the capital. Kyiv is under ballistic fire. Stay in shelters!&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, there have been repeated attacks on central Odesa, with strikes twice in quick succession. The second hit during the rescue operation. Local media reports 10 people have been injured in the attacks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5622222222222222\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/94\/88\/808x454_cmsv2_1610f60e-b2e6-5d93-a17b-48c866a195d2-9919488.jpg\" alt=\"An office building on fire, in the aftermath of Russian strikes on central Odesa. \"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">An office building on fire, in the aftermath of Russian strikes on central Odesa. <\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Odesa Oblast Military Administration<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In Russia, a drone hit a cooling tower of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant early on Thursday. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported Friday that it was aware of the strike on the Kursk plant, adding that the power station remained operational at the time, but that there was no fire and operations had continued.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">The IAEA reports that that a cooling tower of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in the Russian Federation was hit by a drone early on Thursday. <\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the post, the Director General of the IAEA, Rafael Grossis warned against further attacks near nuclear infrastructure, and reiterated the need for &#8220;maximum military restraint to 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are terrible. Early reports indicate that two people have been killed in the strike. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed.&#8221;There have been further attacks on the Kyiv on Friday evening. Ukrainian media reports the city has been hit by ballistic missiles.The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, posted on Telegram at 19:32 local time (18:32 CEST) warning of the strikes, which read: &#8220;Air defense forces are working in the capital. Kyiv is under ballistic fire. Stay in shelters!&#8221;Meanwhile, there have been repeated attacks on central Odesa, with strikes twice in quick succession. The second hit during the rescue operation. Local media reports 10 people have been injured in the attacks.In Russia, a drone hit a cooling tower of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant early on Thursday. 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