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Drone Attack on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Facility
4 May
Summary
- A drone strike targeted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's external lab.
- No injuries were reported following the drone incident.
- IAEA seeks access to assess potential damage to the lab.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control, has reported an incident involving a drone. On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the plant informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its external radiation control laboratory was targeted.
The laboratory is situated outside the main perimeter of the nuclear power plant. As of the report, it was not yet determined if the drone strike caused any damage to the facility. No injuries have been reported in connection with this event.
The IAEA has requested immediate access for its team at the site to investigate the laboratory. Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated the serious potential risks to nuclear safety posed by any attacks occurring in proximity to nuclear facilities.
