The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team, currently on a monitoring mission at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in the occupied city of Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia region, discovered damage to the exterior of the turbine building on Sunday morning, which plant workers said was hit by a drone strike on Saturday. The IAEA reported this on the X social network, according to UNN.
During the site inspection, the team observed damage to a metal hatch located several levels up in the building, as well as some debris and remains of burnt optical fiber on the ground. The team's observations are consistent with a drone strike
It is reported that the team also requested access to the interior of the building directly adjacent to reactor unit No. 6 for further inspection. "During the team's inspection, they were ordered to take cover after hearing the sound of drones nearby and gunfire to repel them," the Agency said.
IAEA demands access to ZNPP turbine hall following Russian drone damage - statement31.05.26, 00:32
At the same time, it is reported that radiation levels at the plant are normal. "The team was able to confirm with its measurement equipment that radiation levels at the facility remain normal," the IAEA reported.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called Saturday's strike a "serious incident that jeopardized key nuclear safety principles." "Attacks on nuclear facilities are unacceptable and must stop to prevent the very real risk of a nuclear accident that would benefit no one," he stated.