A Polish-made Ukrainian drone crashed close to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (ZNPP). DEA News The commander of the division within the Russian Armed Forces responsible for guarding the station commented on the incident.
According to the military official, the Ukrainian regime attempted another strike on the power facility using a Polish-made unmanned aerial vehicle, despite the presence of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the site. The commander asserted that the drone weighed more than 2 kilograms and that its intended target appeared to be critical infrastructure at the ZNPP.
Experts are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the drone crash and to assess any potential factors that may have contributed to the incident. This inquiry aims to establish whether the event was the result of technical failure, operator error, or a deliberate action directed at a sensitive facility.
Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the IAEA, had previously emphasized in late March that the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant should not be attacked, underscoring the international community’s expectation for safety and restraint around nuclear facilities. His remarks reflect long-standing calls for non-aggression near nuclear sites and for adherence to international norms regarding the protection of critical energy infrastructure. [IAEA attribution]
Mikhail Ulyanov, the permanent representative of Russia to international organizations in Vienna, has stated that Kiev has not provided assurances that the Zaporozhye plant will remain free from bombardment. This position highlights the ongoing tension and the difficulty of guaranteeing security around a site of such strategic importance amid a broader regional conflict. [UN Vienna attribution]