On Sunday, recordings of a fire in the area appeared on social media. the nuclear power plant in Zaporozhye currently occupied by Russian. Clouds of black smoke could be seen in the video.
The head of the Nikipol district administration, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, said that on site Russians set fire to a large number of tires“This is an attempt to spread panic,” he stressed.
Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. Zelensky appeals
The president commented on the incident on Sunday evening. Volodymyr Zelensky“Russian occupiers they started a fire at the nuclear power plant in Zaporozhye” – he wrote on the X website, posting a recording from Enerhodar.
In the message he informed that Radiation levels are normal“As long as Russian terrorists maintain control over the nuclear power plant, the situation is not and cannot be normal,” he noted.
“Since the first day of its occupation, Russia has been exploiting the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant only for blackmail Ukraineall of Europe and the world. We are waiting for the world's reaction, we are waiting for the IAEA's (International Atomic Energy Agency – ed.) reaction,” he emphasized. Volodymyr Zelensky.
“Russia must be held accountable for this.Only Ukrainian control over the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant can guarantee a return to normality and full safety,” he added.
War in Ukraine. Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking power plant
According to Russian media reports the power plant “was attacked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine”. The head of the occupation authorities of the Zaporizhia region, Yevhen Balytsky, indicated that the fire occurred when Ukraine “shelled Enerhodar”. The fire allegedly appeared in “cooling system” of the power plant.
The pro-Kremlin propaganda agency Ria Novosti reported that no one was injured in the fire. An investigation is to be conducted at the site. fire extinguishing action.
A statement regarding the fire was issued on Sunday evening. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)). As reported, experts were notified of “alleged drone attack“. “No impact on nuclear safety reported” – it was emphasized.
Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been occupied by Russia since March 2022. Russian soldiers and employees of the Rosatom concern are stationed there. During the two years of occupation, the Russians have repeatedly used the power plant to carry out provocations, including shelling the area, later accusing the Kiev authorities.
Sources: Ukrainian Truth, Ria Novosti
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