Zaporizhzhia NPP Reports Drone Attack on Safety Lab

IAEA notified as plant continues safe operations

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3 May, 2026

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The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant accused Ukrainian forces of striking its external radiation monitoring laboratory with a drone, raising concerns about nuclear safety. The plant’s press service said the attack caused no casualties and did not critically damage equipment, with operations continuing in safe mode. Management emphasized that the laboratory plays a key role in monitoring radiation levels and forecasting emergency scenarios. Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency were notified of the incident. Officials warned that targeting monitoring systems poses risks to timely safety assessments and overall nuclear security.

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