politics
April 28, 2026
Deadly Ukrainian drone strike on Russian nuclear power plant prompts warning from IAEA
A Ukrainian drone strike has killed a worker at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, prompting an IAEA warning over safety risks
TL;DR
- A Ukrainian drone strike killed an employee at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
- The ZNPP stated that any attack on the facility is a threat to people and general security.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemned the incident, emphasizing that strikes on or near nuclear power plants endanger safety.
- The attack followed a visit by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to Kiev, where Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky urged pressure on Russia to hand over control of the plant.
- Ukraine has sought to include proposals for changing the plant's ownership in peace talks, while Russia firmly rejects any joint operation or temporary access for Ukrainian or NATO representatives.
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