# Russian diplomat points to Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

https://mins.news/en/item/12483

- TASS, 2026-08-03 17:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2168559

> Russia’s chargé d’affaires set out Moscow’s official position on attacks it attributes to Ukraine. The diplomat pointed to attacks against the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Moscow also described the alleged targets as civilian facilities and infrastructure in Russia. The remarks presented the incidents within Russia’s stated accusations against Ukraine.

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