The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the nuclear safety situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is deteriorating after a drone strike nearby yesterday.

The IAEA experts stationed at the ZNPP immediately visited the impact site close to the essential cooling water sprinkler ponds. IAEA said that the drone strike hit the road around the plant site perimeter.

The agency said its experts on site have reported intense military activity over the past week in the area. It said the team has heard frequent explosions, repetitive heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and artillery at various distances from the plant.