War in Ukraine: Drones and Nuclear Risks

烏克蘭戰爭：無人機與核能風險

Jun 7, 2026, 22:53
EuropeWorld

Introduction

Russia and Ukraine are using drones to attack each other. Leaders from different countries are meeting to talk about the war.

俄羅斯與烏克蘭正利用無人機互相攻擊。各國領導人正開會討論這場戰爭。

Main Body

On June 7, 2026, a Russian drone hit a building near Chornobyl. A fire started, but the air was safe. There was no radiation leak.

2026年6月7日，一架俄羅斯無人機擊中了切爾諾貝爾附近的一棟建築物。雖然引發火災，但空氣品質安全，沒有發生輻射外洩。

Ukraine sent many drones into Russia. They hit oil and ship buildings in St. Petersburg. The governor told people to stay inside their homes.

烏克蘭向俄羅斯派遣了許多無人機。它們擊中了聖彼得堡的石油與造船設施。州長指示民眾留在室內。

President Zelenskyy went to London. He met leaders from the UK, France, and Germany. He asked for more weapons to protect the sky. President Putin did not want to meet him.

澤倫斯基總統前往倫敦。他會見了英國、法國與德國的領導人。他請求提供更多武器以保護領空。普丁總統則不願與他見面。

Conclusion

Both sides can hit far away targets. Nuclear sites are in danger. European countries want to help Ukraine defend itself.

雙方現在都能擊中遠距離目標。核能設施面臨危險。歐洲國家希望幫助烏克蘭自衛。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Quick-Change: Now vs. Before

Look at how the story changes from what happened to what people want.

1. The Past (Things that already happened) We use a simple form to show the action is finished.

  • Hit →\rightarrow A drone hit a building.
  • Started →\rightarrow A fire started.
  • Went →\rightarrow Zelenskyy went to London.
  • Met →\rightarrow He met leaders.

2. The Want (Things we need now) When someone asks for something, we use the word 'for' to connect the request to the object.

  • Ask →\rightarrow He asked for more weapons.
  • Want →\rightarrow Countries want to help.

💡 Pro Tip for A2: If you see a name (Zelenskyy, Putin) and a place (London, Russia), the verb in the middle is usually telling you where they went or what they did there.

Example: Person →\rightarrow Action →\rightarrow Place Zelenskyy →\rightarrow went to →\rightarrow London.

Vocabulary Learning

drone (n.)
A small aircraft that flies without a pilot
Example:The drone flies high in the sky to take photos.
radiation (n.)
Dangerous energy that can make people sick
Example:The scientists check the area for radiation.
leak (n.)
When a liquid or gas escapes from a hole
Example:There is a water leak in the kitchen pipe.
governor (n.)
The leader of a specific area or state
Example:The governor spoke to the people on TV.
weapons (n.)
Objects used for fighting or attacking
Example:The army uses different weapons to protect the city.
targets (n.)
The things or places someone wants to hit
Example:The archer hit the center of the target.
defend (v.)
To protect someone or something from attack
Example:The soldiers defend the border of the country.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→