# IAEA: Drone attack near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one

https://mins.news/en/item/25693

- CGTN, 2026-08-18 14:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-18/news-1PIuu0pLV6g/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A drone exploded at a bus stop used by staff at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the IAEA said, citing the plant director. The blast caused 16 casualties among staff and subcontractors, including one death and three serious injuries, at around 6 a.m. local time.

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