Explosions and smoke were observed near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, by an IAEA team. The plant's staff reported shelling and drone attacks on a nearby auxiliary facility. IAEA Director General Grossi expressed concern about the potential nuclear safety risks and called for military restraint. Separately, reports indicate Russia is building power lines in occupied southern Ukraine, potentially to connect the Zaporizhzhia plant to its energy grid.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.