A drone strike by Ukrainian forces on the turbine building of Unit 6 at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant is the first-ever targeted attack on nuclear core equipment, according to Rosatom's CEO Alexey Likhachev. The incident raises concerns about further escalations in attacks on nuclear facilities.

• 01The drone strike occurred on May 30, targeting the turbine building of Unit 6 at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
• 02Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev described the strike as a historic first, marking a targeted attack on nuclear power plant core equipment.
• 03The explosion caused by the drone did not damage the main equipment but created a hole in the turbine hall wall.
• 04Likhachev expressed concerns over potential future attacks on more critical areas, including the reactor hall and safety systems.
• 05This incident has raised alarms within the international community regarding the safety of nuclear facilities during ongoing military conflicts.

The attack raises concerns about the safety of nuclear facilities in conflict zones, potentially affecting energy security and international nuclear safety standards.