IAEA reports three drone incidents at Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
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The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Friday that three drone incidents occurred this week at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Two workers were injured in the first incident near the cooling pond on Tuesday, and two drones struck the site on Wednesday, one exploding at the dry spent fuel storage area. Radiation levels remain normal.
Key Facts
- The first drone incident occurred near the cooling pond on Tuesday, August 25, injuring two plant workers.
- On Wednesday, August 26, two drones struck the plant: one exploded at the dry spent fuel storage area and the other hit an irrigation device of the power unit system.
- IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called attacks on nuclear facilities unacceptable and urged maximum military restraint.
- The Zaporizhzhia plant has been under Russian military control since April 2022.
- The IAEA statement did not identify who launched the drones.
Drone Incidents
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported three drone-related incidents at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant this week. The first incident occurred near the plant's cooling pond on Tuesday, August 25, injuring two employees. On Wednesday, August 26, two drones struck the facility: one exploded at the dry spent nuclear fuel storage area, and the second hit an irrigation device of the power unit system. Radiation levels at the plant remained within normal limits following the incidents.
IAEA Response
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi described attacks on nuclear facilities as unacceptable. Grossi reiterated his call for maximum military restraint to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident. The IAEA statement did not specify who launched the drones.
Plant Status
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been under Russian military control since April 2022. The plant is located in Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian forces.
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IAEA reports three drone incidents at Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
