Russia claims Ukraine shells Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as war rages on

Ukrainian troops shelled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant twice on Sunday, with one shell landing on the roof of a plant building, Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov claimed on Sunday.

He also said two shells hit near the power lines supplying the plant.

An IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) statement says several buildings were damaged but none having critical importance for nuclear safety.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video on Telegram of what he said was Ukrainian shelling of the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Meanwhile, Renat Karchaa, an advisor to the director general of Russia’s Rosenergoatom company, said in a televised interview with Rossiya-24 news channel: "Twelve strikes hit the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant from 5.15 p.m. to 5.41 p.m. We mean the perimeter of the plant, but not the industrial zone or any other areas adjacent to the plant."

"The bombardment was massive indeed," said the advisor to the Rosenergoatom CEO. "The plant has not been a target since late September," he added.

He emphasized that there were no casualties among the personnel.