Explosions and smoke near Zaporizhzhia NPP - IAEA recorded the incident
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recorded explosions and smoke near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The incident occurred due to an attack on one of the plant's auxiliary facilities, which was shelled and struck by drones.
The auxiliary facility is located 1200 meters away from the outer perimeter, and smoke was visible in that direction throughout the day. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized that any attack near a nuclear power plant is a serious threat to nuclear safety and is absolutely unacceptable.
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Minister Galushchenko considers shelling of Zaporizhzhia NPP an act of nuclear terrorism
Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko believes that the shelling and blackout of Zaporizhzhia NPP constitute an act of nuclear terrorism on the part of Russia. Given the already existing problems at the plant, such as a lack of water for cooling, the IAEA warns that the start of the power units will become impossible during the conflict, posing a threat to the safety of the facility.
Such events near Zaporizhzhia NPP highlight the importance of nuclear safety in wartime and call for caution and restraint to prevent troubles.
The events that took place near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant indicate serious threats to nuclear safety, especially in wartime. The attacks carried out and the suspension of the operation of the power units remind us of the importance of following safety measures to prevent possible disasters.