A Ukrainian combat drone targeted Unit 6 of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, hitting the turbine hall. The strike caused an explosion, creating a hole in the turbine wall, as confirmed by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. Likhachev highlighted that the drone was controlled through fiber optics, ruling out accidental impact possibilities.
This incident is noted as the first deliberate attack on a nuclear power plant’s core equipment in global history, according to Likhachev. He expressed concerns over the escalation of attacks, questioning the safety of critical areas like the reactor and its safety systems. The director emphasized the seriousness of the situation, indicating potential risks beyond Russia and Ukraine.
Likhachev warned about the dangerous actions of the Ukrainian side, stressing the need for international attention to the security of nuclear facilities. He pointed out a recent attack on the Zaporizhzhia NPP’s radiation monitoring laboratory by Ukrainian forces using a drone. The escalating incidents raise fears of broader consequences that could impact regions far beyond the immediate conflict zone.
