Drone Activity Near Ukraine's South Ukraine Nuclear Plant Sparks Safety Concerns

A drone was downed and detonated close to Ukraine's South Ukraine nuclear power plant, the IAEA reported. Their team was informed that 22 drones were observed in the plant's monitoring zone, with some flying dangerously close. This incident raises significant security concerns in the region.

A drone was downed and detonated roughly 800 meters from Ukraine's South Ukraine nuclear power plant overnight, according to a statement by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday.

The IAEA reported that its on-site team had informed them about 22 drones being detected in the plant's monitoring area late on Wednesday and early Thursday, with certain drones flying as near as 500 meters to the facility.

This alarming incident has raised substantial safety concerns, highlighting potential security threats to critical infrastructure in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)