Three glowing objects, believed to be drones, were seen over the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Saga Prefecture around 9 p.m. on July 26. Kyushu Electric reported the incident to the Nuclear Regulation Authority as a “nuclear material protection” case. The lights were spotted moving separately above the facility and disappeared by 12:30 a.m. No damage or radiation abnormalities were found. The objects have not been recovered, and police are investigating. Flying drones near nuclear facilities is prohibited by law. Source: NHK
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