Russia-Ukraine war: Operators say another drone downed at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – as it happened

Ukraine war / By Leonie Lopez
14.11 CEST

Authorities confirm downing of another drone at nuclear plant, landing on reactor roof

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, under Russian control, has revealed that yet another drone was successfully shot down, this time landing on the roof of reactor number six. This development was reported by Reuters, who received the information directly from operators at the plant.

In an official statement, the plant confirmed the incident, referring to the drone as a “kamikaze drone” and provided an image of the affected reactor. As a precautionary measure, reactor number six has been temporarily shut down.

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Updated at 14.26 CEST