Breaking news: IAEA President Rafael Mariano Grossi stated that they will move to the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to the Russian media, it was announced that the IAEA delegation entered the power plant under the control of the Russian army.
When asked about the news that “Russia did not allow the IAEA team to enter the Zaporizhia NPP,” Grossi replied, “No, everything has been agreed.” had replied.
Grossi, who said that military activity has increased in the region where the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant is located, stated that he was informed about the situation in the region from the Ukrainian military authorities before his departure.
Expressing that the security risk in the region is serious, but they are on their way, Grossi said, “We have a very important task to complete. We will immediately begin to evaluate the security and safety situation at the plant.” used the phrases.
EUROPE’S LARGEST NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant in the southeast of Ukraine is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
The power plant, which has six nuclear reactors and has an electricity production capacity of 5,700 megawatt-hours, provides 20 percent of the electricity in Ukraine.
The power plant was captured by the Russians on March 4. Artillery attacks are taking place around the power plant, which is currently under the control of the Russian army. Ukraine and Russia blame each other for these attacks.
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