Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant drone strike

Watchdog condemns reckless' attack after inspectors find damage at Russian-controlled power station

Russia and Ukraine have each accused the other of launching kamikaze drones at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in an incident condemned by the International Atomic Energy Agency for recklessly endangering safety.

The nuclear watchdog said onsite inspectors had seen the damage caused by drone detonations at three locations, including superficial scorching" at the top of the roof of reactor 6, although it said its structural integrity was not compromised.