The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said its experts witnessed heavy dark smoke coming from the northern area of the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which appeared after multiple explosions.
"IAEA experts witnessed strong dark smoke coming from ZNPP’s northern area following multiple explosions heard in the evening," the IAEA said on the social network X.
The IAEA said that the team was told by ZNPP of an alleged drone attack on one of the cooling towers located at the site
"No impact has been reported for nuclear safety," the IAEA said.
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