# Hungary sinks barges in Danube to keep nuclear plant operating

https://mins.news/en/video/23082

- Reuters, 2026-08-15 15:37 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SN8b8MccH4

> Hungary sank two barges in the Danube to raise water levels and keep the Paks nuclear plant operating during a historic drought.

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