Drone Strike Damages Equipment at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

A strike by drones has caused damage to meteorological monitoring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility in southeastern Ukraine. This update comes from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which released its report on Monday.

The IAEA team noticed the damage during a scheduled visit to the plant's external radiation monitoring laboratory. This visit occurred a day after officials at the plant reported the drone attack.

The implications of the damage at the Russia-held plant remain a concern, as the monitoring equipment is vital for assessing radiation levels. Further inspection is expected to assess the full extent of the impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)