Drone Confirmed to Hit Laboratory at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that a drone hit an external radiation control laboratory within the perimeter of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to initial information, there were no injuries in the incident, while the extent of damage to the facility is still being determined.

Drone Confirmed to Hit Laboratory at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

TL;DR

  • A drone hit an external radiation control laboratory at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the strike.
  • Initially, no injuries were reported from the drone hitting the lab.
  • The plant's management reported a driver died in a separate drone attack on a transport workshop.
  • The plant claims Ukrainian armed forces are responsible for the attack.
  • The IAEA has sent a team of experts to investigate the attack.
  • The plant continues to operate in a safe mode despite the incident.