Russia Confirms Attack on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Chief Engineer Resulted in Death

Source: Global Times
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On July 15, Xinhua News Agency reported from Moscow (Reporter Huang He) that the CEO of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, Alexey Likhachev, stated that earlier that day, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was attacked by drones from the Ukrainian armed forces, resulting in the deaths of the plant's chief engineer, Alexander Yakovlev, and his driver.

Likhachev stated that the Russian side demands a "timely, specific, and clear response" from the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding this incident.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
2 (one chief engineer and one driver)
Activity
Ukrainian armed forces conducted a drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, resulting in casualties.
Location
Zaporizhzhia
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
July 15
Equipment
drone
Summary

Ukrainian armed forces conducted a drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on July 15, resulting in the deaths of chief engineer Alexander Yakovlev and his driver. The Russian state atomic energy corporation's CEO confirmed the incident and called for a timely response from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian armed forces attacked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with a drone.
  • The chief engineer Alexander Yakovlev and his driver were killed in the attack.
  • The Russian side has requested a response from the International Atomic Energy Agency.