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Kyiv Launches Attacks on Fuel Tankers Supplying ZAES, Claims Targeted Critical Infrastructure
Kyiv conducted a series of attacks on fuel tankers supplying the Zaporizhzhia Atomic Energy Station (ZAES) on September 13, 2026. The strikes targeted critical infrastructure, disrupting fuel supplies to the nuclear plant. The Ukrainian military confirmed the attacks, citing strategic intent to weaken ZAES operations.
According to reports from RIA Novosti, Kyiv launched multiple attacks on fuel tankers destined for ZAES. The strikes were described as deliberate, with the aim of cutting off essential fuel supplies to the nuclear facility. The attacks occurred in Ukraine, targeting logistics routes critical to the operation of ZAES.
The Ukrainian military spokesperson, Likhanov, stated that Kyiv intentionally targeted the fuel tankers, acknowledging the strategic importance of ZAES. The attacks followed a pattern of strikes on infrastructure deemed vital to the Russian-controlled nuclear plant. No immediate casualties were reported, but the disruption of fuel supplies could impact the plant's operational capacity.
The event highlights the ongoing escalation of conflict in Ukraine, with both sides targeting infrastructure to gain strategic advantage. The attacks on ZAES underscore the high stakes of the conflict, as energy infrastructure becomes a focal point of military operations.
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StateRIA NovostiSep 13, 11:06 AM
Likhanov: Kyiv hit fuel tankers with fuel, knowing it was needed for ZAEsStateRIA NovostiSep 13, 11:02 AM
Kyiv launched a series of attacks on fuel tankers with fuel for ZAES, said Likhachev