politics

May 4, 2026

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant targeted in Ukrainian drone strike

A radiation control laboratory at Russia’s Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been hit in the attack, its press service has said

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant targeted in Ukrainian drone strike

TL;DR

  • The Ukrainian military reportedly targeted an external radiation control laboratory at Russia's Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
  • The laboratory is vital for monitoring the radiological environment and planning emergency response operations.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was alerted and requested access for inspection.
  • The IAEA Director General condemned the strike, stating that attacks near nuclear sites pose safety risks.
  • Russia has rejected proposals for handing over or jointly owning the plant due to sabotage risks.

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