# IAEA chief says attacks on nuclear sites unacceptable after Kursk NPP strike

https://mins.news/en/item/64524

- TASS, 2026-09-18 15:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2189823

> IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said attacks on nuclear facilities are unacceptable and could threaten nuclear safety and security after what the agency described as a Ukrainian drone strike on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. The attack targeted a cooling tower on September 17; the unit remained in operation, with no change in operating mode or fire reported.

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