Up to 60 Ukrainian soldiers, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, had allegedly crossed the Dnipro River in boats and were attempting to retake control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.
It stated that the “sabotage gang” was being eliminated with helicopters in its most recent statement.
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State-owned news agency RIA cited the ministry as saying the group had launched an attack from two boats but both had been sunk.
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A Reuters news agency reporter near the plant in Russian-controlled Enerhodar saw increased military activity this morning with soldiers running about and helicopters flying overhead.
They said a residential building had been hit by shelling and people were forced to take cover in a basement.