IAEA reports 'serious incident' at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported a "serious incident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which resulted in injuries to some Russian military personnel. The agency announced the event on X, stating that the incident is under investigation but did not provide further details.

According to Russia's state nuclear agency, Rosatom, a Ukrainian drone intentionally targeted two engineers who were engaged in mine clearance activities in an area surrounding the nuclear facility. As of now, there has been no immediate reaction from the Ukrainian side. However, the IAEA noted that Ukraine has communicated its commitment to adhering to the existing ceasefire in the vicinity of the power plant.

Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, was occupied by Russian forces in March 2022. Both Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly accused each other of conducting attacks and other actions that jeopardize nuclear safety at the facility.

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Ukraine har meddelt agenturet, at man fortsat vil overholde den våbenhvile, der gælder i området omkring atomkraftværket.