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IAEA reports hearing explosions, sees smoke near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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(Reuters) -The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that its team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard explosions and saw smoke coming from a nearby

IAEA Reports Explosions and Smoke Near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Incident Overview

(Reuters) -The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that its team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard explosions and saw smoke coming from a nearby location.

Details of the Attack

The nuclear plant said one of its auxiliary facilities was attacked today, IAEA said in a statement.

IAEA's Observations

"The auxiliary facility is located 1,200 metres from the ZNPP's site perimeter and the IAEA team could still see smoke from that direction in the afternoon," the nuclear watchdog said.

(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina; editing by Diane Craft)

Key Takeaways

  • IAEA reports explosions near Zaporizhzhia plant.
  • Smoke observed from an auxiliary facility.
  • The facility is 1,200 meters from the plant.
  • IAEA team witnessed the incident firsthand.
  • Safety concerns raised over the attack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the IAEA report about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant?
The IAEA reported that its team at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant heard explosions and saw smoke coming from a nearby location.
How far is the attacked auxiliary facility from the ZNPP?
The auxiliary facility that was attacked is located 1,200 metres from the ZNPP's site perimeter.
What did the IAEA team observe in the afternoon?
The IAEA team could still see smoke coming from the direction of the attacked auxiliary facility in the afternoon.

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