Drone attack struck turbine building at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says
A drone attack targeted a turbine building at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, according to the IAEA. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of nuclear sites. The IAEA has requested access to assess the damage caused by the attack.
- ▪A drone struck a turbine building at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
- ▪The attack reportedly caused a hole in the wall of the building.
- ▪IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned that attacking nuclear sites is extremely dangerous.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Saturday (May 30, 2026) said it has been informed by the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine that a drone today struck a turbine building at the site, reportedly causing a hole in its wall.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about the reported incident and said “Attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire.”The IAEA’s team at the Russian-held power plant has requested access to examine the affected turbine building first-hand, the agency said in an X post.
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