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IAEA Warns On Zaporizhzhia

IAEA, the U.N. nuclear agency, warns after a reported drone strike put Zaporizhzhia's turbine hall under safety scrutiny

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What happened
IAEA, the U.N. nuclear agency, warns after a reported drone strike put Zaporizhzhia's turbine hall under safety scrutiny.
Why it matters
The Russian-occupied plant is Europe's largest nuclear station and sits about 30 miles from the front line.
What to watch
Inspectors requested access to examine the plant, verify the turbine hall, and test the competing claims.

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Brief text

The chief of the IAEA on Sunday expressed "serious concern" after Moscow accused Ukrainian forces of launching a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

  1. Frame 1IAEA, the U.N. nuclear agency, warns after a reported drone strike put Zaporizhzhia's turbine hall under safety scrutiny.
  2. Frame 2The Russian-occupied plant is Europe's largest nuclear station and sits about 30 miles from the front line.
  3. Frame 3Rosatom blamed a Ukrainian drone for the strike; Ukraine denied the accusation.
  4. Frame 4The IAEA said the reported hit would be the first drone attack inside the perimeter since April 2024.
  5. Frame 5The turbine-building wall reportedly had a hole, while Rosatom said primary equipment was not damaged.
  6. Frame 6Inspectors requested access to examine the plant, verify the turbine hall, and test the competing claims.
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May 31, 7:20 AM EDT
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