Russia blames nuclear site attack on Ukraine as Kyiv marks independence day

Russian officials pointed the finger at Ukraine for a purported attack on a Russian nuclear facility. This comes as Kyiv celebrates its independence day.

Russian authorities alleged that the incident at the nuclear facility in Kursk was due to a "sabotage and terrorist act" by Ukrainian agents, according to the Russian news outlet RT.com. This development comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy greeted his countrymen on Independence Day with a rousing speech and an assurance to achieve victory over Russia.

Countering the Allegations

A Ukrainian presidential advisor, Oleksiy Arestovych, denied Russia's allegations, saying that "Kremlin is trying to distract the world from its losses in the war with Ukraine." He further indicated that Russian officials were merely attempting to "compensate their failures with nuclear blackmail."

Background on the Conflict

The war between Russia and Ukraine has escalated in recent weeks, with Russia intensifying its bombardment of Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. This has resulted in a significant increase in military aid from Western countries to Ukraine.