International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said attacks on nuclear facilities need to stop in the wake of the recent drone attack on a bus stop in Energodar, used by the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) employees.
“The IAEA has been informed that a drone exploded at a bus stop used by staff travelling to the Zaporizhzhya NPP at around 06:00 today.
The ZNPP Director informed the IAEA team that the explosion caused 16 casualties among staff and subcontractors, including one death and three serious injuries, describing it as the worst event the plant has faced.
The IAEA was further informed of attacks in the ZNPP industrial area. No nuclear safety or security damage was reported.
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