Russia-Ukraine latest updates: More shelling near nuclear plant

Ukraine news from August 27: Kyiv and Moscow trade blame over rocket attacks near Zaporizhzhia plant.

Russian serviceman stands in front of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.
A Russian serviceman guards an area of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in territory under Russian military control, southeastern Ukraine, May 1, 2022 [File: AP Photo]

By Linah Alsaafin and Dalia Hatuqa

Published On 27 Aug 2022
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Updated: 28 Aug 2022 (09:52 GMT)

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  • Ukraine and Russia traded fresh accusations of shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as its operator warned of a radioactive leak risk at the atomic facility.
  • Ukraine will receive a total of six minehunting drones from the UK in order to detect explosive threats underwater, the British defence ministry said.