Drone Attack Near Ukraine Nuclear Plant Kills One, Wounds 17 Before Inspection

A drone exploded near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on August 18, 2026, killing one worker and wounding 17 others, mostly plant staff. Russia reported the attack; the UN's nuclear watchdog confirmed it. No nuclear damage occurred. The plant's reactors have been off since Russia took over in 2022. Earlier drone attacks killed the chief engineer on July 15 and damaged the plant on August 2, suggesting a campaign targeting staff who keep the shut-down plant safe.