Ukraine strikes Zaporozhye NPP lab and waste facility; Rosatom says no nuclear threat
Overnight attacks hit the laboratory building and radioactive waste processing facility at the Zaporozhye NPP, according to Rosatom CEO. Rosatom asserts no threat to nuclear safety, but the strike on a nuclear facility marks a significant escalation in targeting critical infrastructure. The claim is unverified by independent sources, and the operational status of the plant remains uncertain.
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Zaporizhzhia NPP External Power Damaged by Ukrainian Strikes; Emergency Supply Engaged
Ukrainian strikes have damaged external power lines and transformers at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), forcing the plant to rely on emergency power for cooling. Russian management and Rosatom claim additional strikes hit a laboratory and radioactive waste facility, though these specific impacts are unverified by independent sources. The IAEA has confirmed damage to transformers and is negotiating a local ceasefire amid continued military activity.