Russia Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Fuel Trucks Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Killing Two Soldiers

On September 13, 2026, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation head, Alexei Likhachev, accused Ukraine of attacking diesel fuel trucks near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, killing two Russian servicemen and injuring others. The attack, which occurred on Friday, according to Russian officials, targeted fuel supply lines critical to the plant's operations. The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest with six reactors, was seized by Russian forces in the early weeks of the Ukraine war. The attack, as reported by Russian officials, resulted in casualties among Russian soldiers and raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear facility. Multiple outlets confirmed the incident, though no independent verification of the attack's occurrence or attribution was provided. The event highlights the ongoing tensions and risks associated with the occupation of the plant, which remains a focal point of the conflict.