{"id":1393403,"date":"2026-05-14T22:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/iaea-records-over-160-drones-near-ukrainian-nuclear-power-plants-in-two-days\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T22:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:57:50","slug":"iaea-records-over-160-drones-near-ukrainian-nuclear-power-plants-in-two-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/iaea-records-over-160-drones-near-ukrainian-nuclear-power-plants-in-two-days\/","title":{"rendered":"IAEA records over 160 drones near Ukrainian nuclear power plants in two days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1080\"><strong>The International Atomic Energy Agency has recorded a sharp increase in drone activity near Ukrainian nuclear power plants. Over 160 drones were spotted near three facilities on May 13-14 alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1117\"> This <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/iaeaorg\/status\/2054893387061272953\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">is stated<\/a> in the IAEA post in X.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1233\"> In particular, drones were recorded near the South Ukrainian, Rivne, and Chernobyl nuclear power plants.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1326\"> The IAEA noted that no direct impact on the nuclear safety of these facilities has been recorded so far.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1465\"> However, the agency&#8217;s director general, Rafael Grossi, expressed deep concern about such military activity near nuclear plants.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1594\"> He emphasized the need for full compliance with the seven key principles of ensuring nuclear safety and security in times of war.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1682\"> Grossi also called for maximum restraint to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1841\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"> The IAEA emphasized that any military activity near nuclear facilities poses a serious security threat not only to Ukraine, but also to the entire region.<\/p>\n<p> As a reminder, on the night of Thursday, May 14, Russian occupation forces carried out a massive combined attack on Kyiv. <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/masovana-ataka-na-kyiv-liudey-deblokovuvaly-z-pid-zavaliv-ie-zahyblyy\/\">The enemy struck the capital with drones and missiles, explosions were heard in several areas, fires and destruction occurred<\/a> . One person was killed and at least 16 injured.<\/p>\n<p> As reported, as a result of the massive Russian attack on Kyiv, <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/u-kyievi-40-postrazhdalykh-cherez-masovanu-ataku-rf-sered-nykh-dity\/\">the number of injured people has increased to 40 people, including two children<\/a> . Some of the wounded were hospitalized in the capital&#8217;s hospitals.<\/p>\n<p> Also follow <strong>\u201cPryamim\u201d<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prm_ua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+rtV4dxYu2_cyNjVi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Telegram<\/a> , and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Atomic Energy Agency has recorded a sharp increase in drone activity near Ukrainian nuclear power plants. Over 160 drones were spotted near three facilities on May 13-14 alone. This is stated in the IAEA post in X. In particular, drones were recorded near the South Ukrainian, Rivne, and Chernobyl nuclear power plants. 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