Ukraine: Nuclear power plant operator sees radioactive danger after shelling

The eyes of the world public continue to focus on the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhia, because the situation around the nuclear power plant (NPP) remains tense. According to Russian and Ukrainian information, there is already damage to the infrastructure of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. The warring parties once once more warned of the danger that radioactive material might escape and lead to a nuclear catastrophe.

Mutual allegations of shelling of the nuclear power plant

On Saturday, Russia and Ukraine once more accused each other of shelling the nuclear power plant occupied by Moscow’s troops. The state Ukrainian power plant operator Energoatom told Telegram that there was a risk that standards for protection once morest radioactive radiation would be violated.

According to Energoatom, there is a risk of radioactivity escaping following repeated shelling. There is a risk that radioactive substances and hydrogen would be released. In addition, the risk of fire is high.

Moscow and Kyiv blame each other

According to the operator on Saturday, the nuclear power plant was damaged several times within one day fired upon by the Russian military. Moscow, in turn, accused Kyiv of being responsible. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the nuclear power plant was shelled three times by Ukrainian artillery within 24 hours.

The information might not be independently verified. According to Moscow, shells also fell near storage facilities with fuel rods and radioactive waste. But the radiation is in the normal range.

Nuclear power plant temporarily disconnected from Ukrainian power grid

The nuclear power plant was temporarily disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid on Thursday following an emergency shutdown. In the meantime, two blocks are back on the grid, as announced by Energoatom. The nuclear power plant has been occupied by Russian troops since March. The staff comes from Ukraine. All appeals to allow independent experts from abroad into the power plant have so far been unsuccessful. Ukrainian authorities began distributing iodine tablets to residents near the power plant on Friday.

Nuclear authority prepares a nuclear power plant inspection

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is trying to reach an agreement, which should enable her to send inspectors to Zaporizhia and secure the nuclear power plant. Employees said an inspection was being prepared. However, it was unclear when it might take place.

Moscow is rejecting the handover of the nuclear power plant back to Kyiv, as demanded by dozens of states, because Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of the plant from the Russian point of view.