Ukraine Marks Independence Day Amid Drone Attacks, Diplomatic Push, and Fresh Western Aid
Ukraine Marks Independence Day Amid Drone Attacks, Diplomatic Push, and Fresh Western Aid KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine observed its 34th Independence Day on Sunday, August 24, amidst a fresh wave of drone attacks and significant diplomatic activity. Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone strikes overnight that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region, though the blaze was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries or radiation leaks. Multiple other Russian energy facilities, including a fuel…