Drone Attack Sparks Tensions Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a drone attack near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces. Drones hit a car park close to the plant's reactors. The International Atomic Energy Agency has urged caution to prevent potential nuclear hazards in the conflict zone.

Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Wednesday targeting Enerhodar, a city near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. According to the Moscow-appointed regional governor, Yevgeny Balitsky, the drones struck a car park approximately 300 meters from one of the plant's reactors.

Reuters has not independently verified these details. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, has permanent monitors stationed at the plant and has continuously urged both parties to avoid any actions that could compromise the plant's safety.

The renewed conflict around the Zaporizhzhia plant raises international concerns about potential risks to nuclear safety amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.