A top Russian nuclear official says about eight Ukrainian drones have tried to attack the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant in southwest Russia overnight but all were shot down.

Alexei Likhachev, CEO of state nuclear corporation Rosatom, said several units of the plant were disconnected from the grid but operations were restored in the morning.

"However, falling debris damaged common distribution devices," Likhachev said.

According to Likhachev, Russia has reported in detail on the current case to the International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi.

He hopes that Grossi will convey Russia's fears regarding an escalation regarding the nuclear facilities to other countries.

"The leaders in the world and in Europe listen to Rafael," Likhachev said.

Grossi met the head of the Russi

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