IAEA mission to remain at Zaporizhzhia NPP despite clear intent to intimidate observers - Grossi.

IAEA will continue its work at the Zaporizhzhia NPP

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi stated that the IAEA will not halt its work at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after a drone attack on their vehicle. The IAEA mission aims to assist in maintaining safety at the power plant during the military conflict. The seizure of the vehicle did not stop their work.

The IAEA remains committed to maintaining its presence at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to help prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict, despite a drone attack on one of the armored vehicles during the latest rotation of IAEA teams at the station.

According to reports, the 26th group of IAEA staff, who arrived at the Zaporizhzhia NPP two years ago, has begun monitoring and assessing safety. They replaced the previous group of specialists who were working at the station.

On the same day, a drone attack occurred on the IAEA's service vehicle. The vehicle was part of a convoy transporting staff. The attack resulted in no casualties. The IAEA states that the drone was specifically designed to self-destruct without leaving visible traces, complicating the investigation of the incident.

Whoever did this certainly knew what they were doing. It was our vehicle that got hit. There was a clear intent to intimidate us. But we will not be intimidated by this brazen and shameful attack. We will stay here as long as needed and continue our indispensable work, - Grossi emphasized.