Drone Attacks Threaten Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Safety

The Russian-installed management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant alleges that Ukraine used over 20 drones to attack a nearby thermal plant critical for the facility's power supply. Both sides have been accusing each other of compromising the plant's safety since its seizure in 2022 by Russian forces.

Tensions continue to rise around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as its Russian-installed management accuses Ukraine of launching over 20 drones targeting a nearby thermal facility vital for providing external power to the plant.

The alleged attack is said to threaten the plant's power reliability, with management citing repeated threats to nuclear safety. Ukraine has yet to respond to these accusations.

The IAEA has been alerted to the incident and monitors have reported light smoke in the vicinity. IAEA Director General, Rafael Grossi, has called for an immediate halt to any hostilities to prevent further jeopardizing the plant's power supply.