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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Vienna, September 26 (Xinhua) — A drone was shot down and exploded overnight near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (SUPP) amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which poses ongoing threats to nuclear safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement Thursday.
The agency's on-site team reported that 22 drones were spotted overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, some approaching within 500 meters of the facility. IAEA specialists added that they heard gunshots and explosions overnight. On Thursday, they visited the site where the drone crashed and saw a crater approximately four square meters in area and about a meter deep.
"Drones are once again flying too close to nuclear power plants, jeopardizing nuclear safety. Fortunately, yesterday's incident did not cause any damage to the South Ukraine NPP itself. We may not be so lucky next time," said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. "I continue to urge both sides to exercise maximum military restraint around all important nuclear facilities," he said.
The South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant is one of three operating nuclear power plants in Ukraine. Its three reactors are currently operating at full capacity.
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