Nuclear safety concern in Ukraine after a drone hit Zaporizhzhia plant | Morning Report

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]Good morning and welcome back. This is World News coming to you live from Warso. I'm Salaska and we begin with the latest from the war in Ukraine. A drone has struck a turbine building at the Zaporia nuclear power plant in Russian occupied southeastern Ukraine. The Zaporia plant, which has been under Russian control since the early weeks of the war, is no longer generating electricity. However, it still requires a constant power supply to prevent the nuclear fuel stored on site from overheating.

[00:00:32]International Atomic Energy Agency director Rafael Gi condemned the attack, adding that attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire. In a post on X, the agency said that it had requested access to examine the affected turbine building firsthand. The strike is the first drone attack within the Zaporia power plant since April of 2024.

[00:00:53]Earlier this month, a drone struck the plant's external radiation control lab, damaging meteorological monitoring equipment. The IAEA report on the strike on the Zaporia power plant comes on the heels of a reported Ukrainian drone attack on the Saratov refinery late on May 30th which resulted in a fire.

[00:01:14]Elsewhere in Russia, Ukrainian drones also reportedly struck an old depot in the city of Mati Korgan in the Rostov region.

[00:01:26]Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on NATO allies to treat Russian threats with greater urgency after a string of incidents along the alliance's eastern border. His remarks follow a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Romania and growing concern over repeated drone incursions and other security incidents in the region.

[00:01:49]A Russian drone strike that crossed into Romania has renewed concerns about security along NATO's eastern border.

[00:01:55]Authorities say the drone hit a residential building in the city of Galat during an overnight attack on neighboring Ukraine. Two people were injured as emergency crews responded to the scene and investigators examined the damage. The incident has drawn special attention because Romania is a NATO member. It's also the latest in a series of drone related incidents that raised questions about how far Russia's war in Ukraine is spilling beyond the battlefield. The latest warning from Poland came after comments by former Russian President Dimmitri Medvidev, who warned citizens of EU countries to expect fallout from the conflict.

[00:02:29]Citizens of EU countries, you should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia. So, be vigilant and don't be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is over, but you know who to ask why.

[00:02:42]>> In response, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pointed to incidents involving Poland, the Baltic States, and Romania, saying NATO should stop treating Russian threats as rhetoric and start taking both Moscow's words and actions with gravity. Poland, Baltic States, and now Romania. More and more Russian provocations. Yesterday, the former president, Dmitri Medaved, said that the peaceful sleep of the EU citizens is over. Everyone in NATO should finally start taking these facts and words seriously.

[00:03:10]>> Officials across the region increasingly describe a pattern that goes beyond isolated incidents. Alongside drone incursions, governments have reported cyber activity, electronic interference, and other forms of pressure aimed at NATO's eastern flank.

[00:03:22]>> It's not the first time, as we know, Poland has been uh concerned by this earlier last September by by many Russian drones. Russia of course all the time is counting on the west relative leniency and will to deescalate. It shows there is a security gap. The concern is already shaping military planning. In Lavia, armed forces are expanding anti- drone defenses along borders with Russia and Barus, deploying interceptor teams and testing new technologies designed to detect and stop incoming drones. While NATO leaders continue to stress the alliance is prepared to defend member states, officials in Poland and the Baltic region argue the recent incidents should be viewed as interconnected warning signs and as a reminder that security challenges linked to the war in Ukraine are increasingly being felt beyond its borders. For TVP World, Benjamin Lee.

[00:04:14]As concerns persist over Russia's intentions toward NATO's eastern border, John Sweet, co-founder of Intrep 360, says Moscow lacks the military strength to carry out a conventional attack and argues that Poland and its allies are well positioned to respond to any threat.

[00:04:33]>> And how do you think that Moscow is willing to go and is ready to go against Europe, especially now that the long strike US capabilities are going to be reduced in Europe? Is this a signal that they're going to take to a point of no return?

[00:04:48]>> Well, I quite frankly, I don't think Russia's going to because they don't have the conventional military strength to actually invade or to launch an attack against the Baltic states. And right now, it's been oriented towards the Baltic states because they think they being Kremlin believe that NATO won't come to their defense. But they are clearly a NATO country and they will. And if anyone were to come to the offense immediately, I believe it would be Poland. Okay? And Poland I think could easily take care of Kenrad. Oh by the way there was a tank army in Kenrad that went to Ukraine to fight and the entire army was destroyed. So they are weakened as far as conventional military strength and Barus doesn't necessarily prevent present a a threat I believe to to Poland at all. So I I think it's all it's all intent to generate fear but not necessarily uh executable from from a Russian perspective.

[00:05:37]The Czech Republic is expected to fall short of meeting NATO's defense spending target of 2% of its GDP this year, the country's prime minister, Andre Babish, revealed in a Financial Times interview on Sunday.

[00:05:51]Although fellow European leaders whose countries missed the target are likely to face the criticism of US President Donald Trump, Babush said he was not worried about the fallout, explaining that he had the advantage of being one of Trump's last remaining allies in Europe. The populist prime minister added that while Prague will do its best to try to meet the target, the country was left with a significant budget shortfall by Babish's pro-EU predecessor. Following Orbin's defeat in April, Babish has emerged as Europe's leading potential disruptor, opposing the EU's green policies and criticizing Brussels for straining the blocks economy with its decarbonization drive.

[00:06:36]The fight of the Georgians is something that should be watched more closely by all of our partners. Former Georgian President Salomur Bishili said in an exclusive interview with TVP World on the sidelines of the Black Sea security forum in Odessa. She said the Georgian people are resisting and fighting daily against Russia's hybrid warfare and influence.

[00:07:00]In the case of Georgia, we are fighting a different war uh which is a hybrid war uh which is maybe less tragic in terms of casualties but it's maybe more difficult in every day because you do not see the enemy so clearly and that's one of the problems that maybe some people in Georgia do not identify as clearly that this is Russia that we are resisting to. uh but still both population I think are very resilient in their own ways and of course I do not want to compare uh our fate with that of the Ukrainian people uh but both are very resilient uh and I think that the uh fight of the Georgians is something uh that uh should be watched more closely uh by some of our partners by all of our partners because it's something uh that can happen to anyone, even when you don't have borders with Russia.

[00:08:02]>> Tens of thousands of jubilant fans flooded the streets of Paris on Saturday night after PSG beat Arsenal FC in penalties, winning the Champions League for the second year in a row.

[00:08:17]The Eiffel Tower also lit up in the victorious club's colors, adding to the festive mood. Celebrations, however, have soon turned violent, and more than 4,000 people were arrested overnight.

[00:08:30]Fireworks and flares were sent off while several police officers were injured trying to contain the crowds. According to preliminary reports, six vehicles, two businesses, and a bus shelter were damaged during the unrest. More than 20,000 police officers were deployed across the city in order to contain the unrest before it turns deadly. Last year, two people died and close to 200 were injured after Paris Sanjme won the Champions League for the first time.

[00:09:04]African students and local residents in Lublin have come together to celebrate Africa Day, a festival highlighting the continent's cultural diversity and its growing ties with Poland. While organizers emphasize educational cooperation and economic opportunities, the event has also sparked political debate over migration and integration.

[00:09:29]>> The Africa Day Festival organized by African students and local community in Lublin has taken place. This is the third edition of the event which aims to showcase the continent's diversity and allow poles to learn about its people's experiences. The festival includes a flag parade and a fashion show as well as panels dedicated to economic cooperation between Europe and Africa.

[00:09:52]>> People are trying on hairs from Nigeria and like clothing and it's amazing. Like I can see smiles on everyone's faces and yeah, it's really great.

[00:10:01]>> This event is all all about love, all about sharing, all about community, being together, understanding each other, and bringing the best to Poland.

[00:10:13]Those who participated highlighted need to strengthen economic ties between the two regions.

[00:10:19]>> It is the way we want to see our diaspora very dynamic, very active, very innovative. It's what they doing here in Poland and this kind of event supporting the work we doing daily from the embassies.

[00:10:34]They added that Africans who come to study in Poland can later act as intermediaries between the two sides, having deep knowledge of both partners.

[00:10:44]Although the event is dedicated to culture, it has attracted criticism from Poland's political right. The Law and Justice Party's candidate for Prime Minister Shemiswek said that Poland does not need a large-scale program to bring in immigrants from Africa. Polls have the right to ask who gave the mandate to change the city's social structure without the consent of the residents.

[00:11:07]Western Europe has already shown what mass migration leads to, an increase in crime, tensions, and loss of security.

[00:11:15]The comments were strongly countered by university professors and local officials who emphasize that African students and individual investments from Africa have had a positive impact in Lublin. for TVP World Hbert Kishell.

[00:11:31]>> And now we have some live pictures coming to us from Warso where an incredible feat is underway. Estonian slackliner Yan Ros is attempting a nerve rocking walk between two of Poland's tallest buildings, the iconic Palace of Culture and Science and Varso Tower.

[00:11:49]Rosa intends to cross a distance of around 500 m on a slack line just 2 cm wide. suspended 180 meters high above the streets of the Polish capital. If successful, it will be the first time such an attempt has been made between the country's two tallest buildings.

[00:12:18]>> So fingers crossed and this week on Glor News update. Thank you for watching and please stay tuned for more.