IAEA sees no signs of Russians preparing to launch ZNPP
Kyiv • UNN
An IAEA representative stated that there are currently no signs of preparations for the launch of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This came after Ukraine's complaints about information regarding the possible connection of the ZNPP to the Russian Federation's network.
There are no signs that Russia is preparing to launch the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). This was reported by Reuters, citing an unnamed official of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UNN informs.
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This statement was made after Ukraine complained about reports that Russia was preparing to connect the Zaporizhzhia NPP to its grid.
Our teams continue to confirm that there are currently no signs that any active preparations are underway to restart the plant
The publication indicates that the Zaporizhzhia NPP, which is currently under the control of the Russian Federation, is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
Recall
According to The New York Times, satellite images indicate Russia's plan to restart the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. According to a new Greenpeace report, Russia is building a power line in the occupied southern part of Ukraine to connect the large nuclear power plant it seized to its own grid.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko stated that attempts by the Russians to launch the Zaporizhzhia NPP power units could have dangerous consequences. He called on the IAEA to prevent a catastrophic scenario.