Ukrainian Drones Strike Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Transport Facility, Causing Fire

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported that its transport department came under a sustained drone attack on the evening of June 18, 2026, with at least 14 strikes recorded. The attack resulted in a fire within a garage bay and caused damage to repair facilities and associated buildings. Plant officials confirmed no casualties were reported from the strikes.

The ZNPP, operated by Rosatom and one of Europe's largest nuclear facilities, stated that the apparent objective of the attack was to disrupt transport infrastructure and logistics operations, as well as to impede personnel movement within the facility. Such disruptions could potentially create additional risks to the plant's nuclear safety operations. The plant emphasized that a full damage assessment has not yet been completed due to ongoing security threats and restricted access to affected areas.

Per international nuclear safety protocols, the ZNPP announced it will formally report the incident to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The plant's communications director, Yevgenia Yashina, confirmed to international media that the agency would be notified of the attack. Despite the drone strikes, plant personnel are reported to be taking necessary measures to maintain safe and stable operation of the facility. The Zaporizhzhia plant has previously experienced disruptions to external power supply since the escalation of the Ukraine crisis.