IAEA: Drone Attack Targets Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant’s Radiation Lab, Raising Safety Fears
Drone Strike on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant’s Radiation Lab
May 3 (Reuters) - The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external radiation control laboratory.
Incident Details and Immediate Response
There were no reported injuries and it was not yet known if the strike damaged the lab, which is located outside the nuclear power plant's perimeter, according to the IAEA.
IAEA Team’s Actions
An IAEA team at the site has requested access to the lab, Director General Rafael Grossi said, reiterating that any attacks near nuclear sites can pose nuclear safety risks.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Angela Christy in BengaluruEditing by Peter Graff)
