Fact-check: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has repeatedly warned about drone incidents near Ukrainian NPPs posing nuclear safety risks and called for them to stop, with language matching past TASS quotes from 2025 and recent IAEA updates confirming dozens of drones detected near plants in February 2026 (e.g., teams sheltering at Rivne NPP). Real-time X posts discuss Grossi's March 2, 2026 press conference warning of radiological risks, consistent with ongoing concerns amid the Russia-Ukraine war, though not specifying drones. No contradictions found; claim aligns with IAEA's verified reporting on the situation.
Drone incidents at NPPs pose nuclear risk, must stop — IAEA chief
IAEA chief has issued a warning that drone incidents at nuclear power plants pose a serious nuclear risk and must cease, referencing training and emergency response drills conducted at such sites. The statement reflects ongoing concerns about the safety of nuclear facilities amid active conflict, most likely referring to the situation in Ukraine where NPPs have repeatedly come under threat. The IAEA continues to call for protection of nuclear infrastructure as a critical safeguard.