Overview

• IAEA monitors reported shelling near the Russian‑occupied plant on Sept. 16 and saw black smoke rising from three locations.
• Plant management said artillery rounds struck outside the site about 400 meters from the off‑site diesel fuel storage, igniting vegetation.
• Fires were contained, there were no reported casualties or equipment damage, and radiation measurements remained within normal ranges.
• The IAEA team heard intermittent blasts for about two hours, including three close to the site, but has not yet been granted access to inspect the area.
• Director General Rafael Grossi urged maximum military restraint near nuclear facilities as Russia blamed Ukraine and the agency refrained from assigning responsibility.