The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned of a nuclear accident due to escalating hostilities around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. “I saw clear signs of military preparations in the area when I visited the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant three weeks ago,” IAEA director Rafael Grossi said on Friday.
Since then, IAEA nuclear experts stationed on site have repeatedly recorded explosions in the immediate vicinity of the plant, Argentine Grossi added. He was “deeply concerned” about the current situation. The precarious situation requires further pressure so that the facility is not fired upon and not used as a starting point for attacks. He announced that he would continue to negotiate with the Russians and Ukrainians.
Nuclear power plant occupied by troops loyal to Moscow
The power plant was occupied by troops loyal to Moscow shortly after the start of the Russian offensive war 14 months ago. After the shelling, the power station had to be supplied with diesel generators several times via an emergency power supply. For safety reasons, the nuclear power plant has now been put into cold operation and the reactors have been shut down. Nevertheless, a nuclear accident cannot be ruled out in the event of a hit.
Fears have increased because of the expected Ukrainian offensive to reclaim its own territory. The Zaporizhia region is considered one of the possible attack directions.
Source: Krone
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