Zaporizhzhia NPP informs IAEA of drone attack on staff vehicle
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant notified IAEA inspectors of a Ukrainian drone attack on a staff vehicle, with no injuries reported. The plant remains on diesel generator backup for a third day after external power was cut on August 20.
Key Facts
- A Ukrainian drone attacked a service vehicle of Zaporizhzhia NPP operational staff, damaging the car but causing no injuries.
- IAEA inspectors were informed of the attack, according to plant communications director Evgenia Yashina.
- External power supply to Zaporizhzhia NPP was cut on August 20 when the Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was damaged on territory controlled by Kyiv.
- The plant has been running on diesel generator backup since August 20, with external power not yet restored.
Drone Attack on Staff Vehicle
A service vehicle carrying operational personnel of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was attacked by a Ukrainian drone. No one was injured, but the staff car was damaged, the plant's press service reported. IAEA inspectors were informed of the attack, plant communications director Evgenia Yashina told RIA Novosti.
External Power Outage
External electricity supply to Zaporizhzhia NPP was interrupted on August 20 when the Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected due to damage. The damage site is located on territory controlled by Kyiv, the press service said. The plant was switched to backup power and has been running on diesel generators since August 20. External power supply has not yet been restored, Yashina said.
Plant Status
The situation at the plant is under control, according to Yashina. Diesel generator operation is proceeding normally, with personnel continuously monitoring all parameters. Staff are ensuring reliable operation of plant systems, Yashina added.
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Zaporizhzhia NPP informs IAEA of drone attack on staff vehicle
