Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Russia: Ukrainian Drone Attack on Smolensk Plant Thwarted
Russia says it stopped a Ukrainian drone from attacking a nuclear power plant.
The FSB, Russia's security service, reported that they used electronic warfare to stop a Ukrainian drone called 'Spis' near the Smolensk nuclear power plant, which is similar to the Chernobyl plant.
The plant is running normally, and there's no damage reported.
The incident happened in western Russia, near the border with Belarus.
Both sides have not had their reports verified, and Ukraine has not yet commented on the situation.
Russia's FSB said it prevented a Ukrainian drone attack on the Smolensk nuclear power plant.
Electronic warfare forces intercepted a Ukrainian-made 'Spis' attack UAV.
The incident occurred near the border with Belarus, about 330 km southwest of Moscow.
The Smolensk nuclear power station is operating as normal.
Reuters was unable to verify reports from either side.
- Who
- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and Ukrainian forces
- What
- Russia says it prevented a Ukrainian drone attack.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Smolensk nuclear power plant in western Russia
- Why
- The Ukrainian armed forces continue provocations in the form of an attempted attack by unmanned aerial vehicles on Russian nuclear energy facilities
Russia's Stance
Ukraine's Stance
The Drone Attack
Russia's Stance
Russia claims to have prevented a Ukrainian drone attack on the Smolensk nuclear power plant.
Ukraine's Stance
Ukraine has not commented on the Russian reports.
- Incident
- Prevented Ukrainian drone attack
- Location
- Smolensk nuclear power plant, Russia
- Involved Parties
- Russia, Ukraine
- Reactor Type
- RBMK
- Drone Type
- Spis attack UAV