Ukraine's Drone Attack on Europe's Largest Nuclear Plant Thwarted, No Casualties or Damage

Jan 6, 2025, 09:07 AM

On January 5, 2025, Ukraine attempted to attack the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe, using drones. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that eight attack drones were launched at the facility and the nearby city of Energodar, but all were successfully intercepted and shot down by Russian defense systems. No casualties or damage were reported following the attempted attack. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed hearing loud explosions near the plant, coinciding with reports of a drone attack on the plant's training center. The IAEA noted that these incidents pose another threat to the nuclear safety of the facility.