Last minute: The military intervention launched by Russia on Ukraine on February 24 continues. According to the new news from the region, it was announced that the operations at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant under the control of Russia were completely stopped.
Energoatom, the state agency responsible for the power plant, announced that the sixth unit of the power plant has disconnected from the electricity grid, Reuters reported.
“WE CAN CLOSE THE POWER PLANT”
The Deputy Head of the Ukrainian State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, Oleh Korikov, recently used expressions about the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant under Russian control, which is located on Ukrainian territory, “If there are reasons for the closure of the power plant, we can shut down the power plant.”
ZAPORIJIA REPORT FROM IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shared with the public the report it prepared on the nuclear power plants and facilities in Ukraine, especially Zaporizhia and Chernobyl.
In the report, it was emphasized that failure to protect the physical integrity of the nuclear power plant would have serious consequences, and it was emphasized that the damage caused by the conflicts did not affect the radiation level for now, but that the risk of developments that could lead to a nuclear emergency continues if the conflicts continue.
In the report, it was stated that the mission sent by the agency to the power plant started to work on the damaged structures and the necessary support was given to ensure nuclear safety and security, and recommendations were made to the parties regarding important steps to be taken.
SAFE ZONE CALL FOR PARTIES
While the agency advised the parties to stop the attacks immediately in order to prevent damage to the facility and its surroundings where the power plant is located, to preserve the safety and physical integrity of the employees, it was stated that “For this, all relevant parties must agree on the creation of a nuclear safety and security protection zone around the Zaporizhia NPP”. .
In the report, which warned that the physical and psychological conditions of the employees should be taken into consideration for the smooth operation of the nuclear power plant and to avoid any possible danger, the importance of restoring normal working conditions, including family support, for the employees and leaving the power plant to the administration of the Ukrainian authorities was pointed out.