The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said a drone attack occurred near a nuclear power plant in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
The IAEA said in a notice posted on X on the 18th, "We received a report that a drone exploded this morning at a bus stop used by Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant employees."
The director of the Zaporizhzhia plant reported to the IAEA that casualties, including employees and subcontractor staff, totaled 16 in this drone attack. Of them, one died and three were seriously injured.
The IAEA called the incident the worst in the plant's history and urged that no further attacks be carried out. Continued attacks near the plant could lead to incidents such as radioactive leaks.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said, "The military commanders who carried out this attack violated the seven pillars and five principles of nuclear safety," and emphasized, "We urge the immediate halt of this unacceptable act."
The Zaporizhzhia plant, the largest in Europe, is under the control of Russian forces that occupy the city. However, the attack was not believed to have led to a nuclear accident.