Drone Strike Hits Turbine Hall at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom reported that a Ukrainian combat drone struck the turbine hall building at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on May 31, 2026. The explosion damaged the structure but did not result in a radiation leak or injuries to plant staff. The IAEA chief, Rafael Grossi, condemned the attack as 'playing with fire,' emphasizing that any strike on nuclear infrastructure risks catastrophic consequences. Kyiv has denied involvement, claiming the incident was a Russian provocation.
Date: May 31, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: nuclear
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency