IAEA: Drone explodes near occupied ZNPP, kills one
An unidentified drone exploded near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on Aug. 18, killing one plant worker and injuring 15, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said.
On August 18, a drone attack near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) resulted in the death of one plant worker and injuries to 15 others, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The incident occurred at around 06:00 when a worker was traveling to the plant using a bus stop. The ZNPP Director informed the IAEA team that the explosion claimed 16 lives, including one fatality and three serious injuries, describing it as the most severe event the plant has experienced.
The IAEA confirmed that there were no reports of nuclear safety or security damage. In response to the attack, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged military commanders to cease attacks on nuclear facilities and their personnel, emphasizing that such actions are completely unacceptable and pose significant risks to nuclear and physical safety during conflict.
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