UN warns of ‘nuclear accident’ after drone attacks on Russia-held Zaporizhzhia power plant
by Arpan Rai
Apr 08, 2024
2 minutes
The UN atomic watchdog’s head has warned of a “major nuclear accident” after a new drone attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant.
An explosion near the reactor building and blood stains suggesting one casualty on Sunday were also reported, including a hit on the dome of the plant’s sixth power unit.
The ‘s () head, Rafael Mariano Grossi, called the attacks “reckless”. This is the direct targeting of the in military action, endangering nuclear safety and security.
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