Russia claims Ukrainian drone injured engineers at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; IAEA investigates

A serious incident has taken place at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, leading to injuries among Russian military personnel. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the event, stating it is currently investigating the details.

According to Russia's state nuclear energy agency, Rosatom, the casualties occurred when a Ukrainian drone allegedly struck two engineers who were engaged in mine-clearing activities in the vicinity of the plant. Rosatom chief Aleksej Likhatjev reported that at least three engineers were wounded, with two in serious condition, describing the attack as "clearly meticulously planned."

Details from the IAEA remain limited, but the agency noted that Ukraine has informed it of its continued commitment to the ceasefire in the area surrounding the nuclear facility. This ceasefire was established after weeks of difficult negotiations. The incident follows a previous confirmed Ukrainian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia less than a week prior, which caused damage to the exterior of a turbine building.

Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, has been under Russian control since March 2022. Both Russia and Ukraine have previously accused each other of actions that endanger the plant's safety.

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