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Russian Soldiers Wounded in Shelling Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Reports

June 5, 2026
Zaporizhzhia nuclear conflict
Zaporizhzhia nuclear conflict

The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Russian military personnel sustained injuries from bombardment in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility.

The IAEA statement underscores the ongoing security challenges at the nuclear site, which has faced repeated military activity since the conflict in Ukraine intensified. The agency has maintained close monitoring of the facility and its operational status amid the volatile situation in the region.

Details regarding the specific circumstances of the shelling and the extent of casualties remain under assessment. The incident adds to the mounting concerns about the safety and stability of the nuclear installation during the prolonged military operations.

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