Russia Claims Ukraine Increased Drone Strikes on Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant
Quick Look
- Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukrainian forces escalated drone attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and Energodar last week.
- Attacks targeted ZNPP repair personnel, killing one and injuring another, and a large-scale raid hit the transport division, causing damage and a fire.
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Why It Matters
Russia claims Ukrainian forces have increased drone strikes against the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and the nearby city of Energodar, resulting in casualties and damage.
LUGANSK, June 23. /TASS/. Ukrainian forces increased the number of drone strikes against facilities at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite city of Energodar last week, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told TASS.
"Drones targeted workers from the ZNPP repair division in Energodar. These employees are the core personnel responsible for the safe operation of the reactors. The attack killed one employee at the scene and seriously injured another," he said.
Miroshnik added that Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone raid against the ZNPP transport division later this week.
"At least 14 strikes hit the facility. Direct strikes ignited a fire in one of the vehicle bays and severely damaged buildings within the repair area. The strikes targeted the transport division in order to disrupt internal logistics, hinder personnel shift transportation, and destabilize plant operations," he said.
Open Questions
- What is Ukraine's response to these claims?
- What is the current operational status of the ZNPP?
- What are the international reactions to these attacks?
