A drone attack targeted the operational unit of the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia, according to reports from Rosatom, the country’s state nuclear corporation. The incident resulted in several windows being shattered in auxiliary buildings surrounding the facility.
Rosatom confirmed that the attack did not impact the plant’s operational safety or its nuclear functions. The organization stated that there was no radiation leak or threat to the surrounding environment. The authorities are investigating the incident and examining security measures at the site.
The attack marks a rare instance of drone activity around nuclear facilities in Russia, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. Officials have called for enhanced protection protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. No further details about the perpetrators or motives have been disclosed at this time.