# Expert: Zelensky seeks leverage in Russia talks by attacking Energodar

https://mins.news/en/item/42481

- TASS, 2026-09-02 17:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2181461

> Military expert Andrey Marochko said Zelensky is trying to gain leverage in possible negotiations with Russia by striking the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and the satellite city of Energodar. The regional governor earlier said Ukraine hit four kindergartens and a school in Energodar on the first day of classes, with no casualties.

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