A drone explosion at a bus stop used by staff at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has resulted in one death and multiple injuries.
Key facts
- •The explosion occurred at approximately 6 a.m. local time at a bus stop used by plant staff.
- •The IAEA reported 16 total casualties, including one death and three serious injuries.
- •The Zaporizhzhia facility is Europe's largest nuclear power plant and has been under Russian control since early 2022.
- •IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi condemned the attack as a major risk to nuclear safety.
- •The origin of the drone has not been determined.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a drone exploded at a bus stop used by staff of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred around 6 a.m. local time, resulted in one death and several injuries among plant staff and subcontractors.
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Casualties and Incident Details
According to the IAEA, which cited the plant's director, the explosion caused 16 total casualties. This figure includes one fatality and three individuals who sustained serious injuries. The plant's director characterized the event as the worst the facility has faced to date. It remains unclear whether the drone involved in the attack was Russian or Ukrainian.
IAEA Response
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi issued a call to military commanders to immediately cease actions targeting nuclear power plants or their personnel. Grossi stated that such incidents pose significant risks to nuclear safety and security during the ongoing conflict.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
