"IAEA Head Warns of Increased Accident Risk at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Due to Attacks"

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemned a Ukrainian drone strike on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, stating that such attacks significantly increase the risk of a major nuclear accident. The plant, under Russian control, was hit by drones, with at least three direct hits on the main reactor containment structures. While the plant reported no critical damage or casualties, the IAEA confirmed physical impact and expressed concern about the potential to undermine the integrity of the reactor's containment system. The power plant has been a point of contention since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of attacks. Additionally, casualties were reported in separate incidents in Ukraine and Russia.