The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued clarification on a recent alert regarding the Novovoronezhskaya nuclear power plant. The October 7 alert stated that a drone had struck a cooling tower at the facility, causing concern over potential damage to vital energy infrastructure.

The alert was initially linked to an unrelated news report about IAEA's October 3 discussions with Russia and Ukraine on restoring power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The IAEA has since withdrawn the erroneous connection and provided accurate information on the drone strike.

This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities faced by nuclear facilities in conflict zones and highlights the necessity for stringent security measures to safeguard key energy infrastructure from similar threats in t

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