Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Summary
A drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 people, mostly plant workers, according to Russian reports. The attack occurred amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, raising concerns about nuclear safety, although no damage to the nuclear facility was reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).Key Facts
- The drone strike happened near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe.
- One nuclear specialist died, and 17 people were injured, mostly plant employees.
- Russia says Ukraine launched the drone attack; the area is under Russian control since early 2022.
- The IAEA confirmed injuries but reported no damage to nuclear safety or security.
- The Zaporizhzhia plant has six reactors that have been shut down since Russia captured it.
- The strike took place just before a planned IAEA visit to inspect the plant’s safety.
- Russia also struck a thermal power plant in central Ukraine the same day, causing equipment damage but no casualties.
- Russian attacks have targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure repeatedly during the war.
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