Ukraine war live: Kremlin says top engineer at nuclear reactor killed in drone attack
A drone strike on the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has resulted in the death of its chief engineer.
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Russian officials report that the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was killed in a drone attack. Separately, the regional EMERCOM department stated that Ukrainian forces struck a fire station in Energodar, damaging a building and a fire truck without causing injuries to personnel.
Coverage from LIGA.net, Yahoo, the Irish Sun, Big News Network.com, and CGTN emphasizes the official Russian characterization of the killing as a terrorist act. Reports note that Moscow has called for an official response from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Future developments hinge on the IAEA's reaction to the request for action regarding the incident. Coverage does not yet specify whether the agency has provided a formal response or if there are additional updates regarding security at the nuclear facility.
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Quick answers
Who was killed in the attack?
The chief engineer at the occupied ZNPP.
What other facility was targeted in Energodar?
A fire station belonging to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM).
What action is Moscow requesting?
Moscow has demanded that the IAEA take action regarding the death of the nuclear plant staff member.
Coverage (5)
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a fire station of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) in Energodar. The building and a fire truck were damaged, but the personnel were not injured, according to the regional EMERCOM department. news.cgtn.com · 11h ago
- Russia reports death of chief engineer at occupied ZNPP in drone strike: IAEA reaction LIGA.net · 11h ago
- Moscow demands IAEA action over 'terrorist' killing of nuclear plant staff irishsun.com · 12h ago
- Russia says nuclear plant chief engineer killed in Ukrainian attack Yahoo · 12h ago
- Moscow demands IAEA action over 'terrorist' killing of nuclear plant staff Big News Network.com · 12h ago
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