Ukraine War: Rosatom Says Drone Killed Chief Engineer at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

The chief engineer at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has died in what Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, described as a drone attack. The incident raises further concerns about the safety and security of the facility, which has been a focal point of the ongoing conflict.

Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, has been under Russian control since the early months of the invasion of Ukraine. Its proximity to the front lines has led to repeated shelling and fears of a potential nuclear disaster. International bodies, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have repeatedly called for a demilitarized zone around the plant.

Rosatom's statement detailed the death of the chief engineer, but did not provide further specifics on the drone or the circumstances of the alleged attack. Ukraine has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident. The report from Rosatom, if verified, would mark a significant escalation in the risks associated with the occupied nuclear facility.