Archive · 17 Sep 2025
IAEA Reports Shelling Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said their team heard shelling near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
The team reported that shells hit near the plant's perimeter, about 400 meters from where fuel is stored.
They also saw black smoke rising from three nearby locations.
The cause of the shelling is not mentioned.
IAEA team at Zaporizhzhia plant heard shelling.
Shelling occurred near the plant's perimeter.
Artillery shells struck an area 400 meters from the fuel storage.
Black smoke was observed rising from three nearby locations.
The IAEA released a statement on the event.
- Who
- IAEA team
- What
- Heard shelling and observed smoke
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
- Why
- Unknown
- Organization
- IAEA
- Location
- Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine
- Event
- Shelling
- Proximity
- 400 meters from off-site diesel fuel storage facility
- Observable Evidence
- Black smoke
Sources
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