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Drone attack hits transport workshop at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Russia says

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Posted on June 19, 2026

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· Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Drone Attack Hits Transport Workshop at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in Ukraine

Details of the Drone Attack Incident

Overview of the Attack

MOSCOW, June 19 (Reuters) - The transport workshop of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in eastern Ukraine came under a massive drone attack late on June 18 and overnight, with at least 14 strikes recorded, the Russian-installed management said on Friday.

Damage and Immediate Impact

A fire broke out in one section and buildings were damaged, but no casualties were reported, the management said, adding damage could not yet be fully assessed due to ongoing threat of further attacks.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Gleb Bryanski)

Key Takeaways

  • The June 18–19 drone strike targeted the transport workshop, one of multiple recent attacks raising concerns over nuclear safety at the occupied plant (marketscreener.com)
  • The IAEA has previously confirmed damage at the site’s turbine hall and external radiation lab from drone strikes, emphasizing that such attacks ‘must stop’ to avert nuclear risk (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • The plant remains in a fragile state: although reactors remain in cold shutdown, it depends on external power and has faced repeated drone-related disruptions, prompting international alarm over potential nuclear hazard (marketscreener.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant?
The transport workshop at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was hit by a massive drone attack with at least 14 strikes, causing fire and building damage.
Were there any casualties reported in the Zaporizhzhia drone attack?
No casualties were reported following the drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's transport workshop.
What part of the plant was affected by the drone strikes?
The transport workshop of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was the main target, with at least one section catching fire and buildings being damaged.
Who reported the details of the attack on the nuclear plant?
The Russian-installed management at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant provided information about the drone attack.
Has the full extent of the damage been assessed?
The damage could not be fully assessed due to the ongoing threat of further attacks at the site.

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