Section: Nuclear

      Russia caused the disconnection of 6 power units of Ukraine’s nuclear plant from the grid
      Aug26

      Russia caused the disconnection of 6 power units of Ukraine’s nuclear plant from the grid

      Due to the actions of Russian occupiers, Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was completely disconnected from the power grid for the first time ever on August 25, 2022. Now, the ZNPP has restored the connection to the fourth communication line with the energy system of Ukraine, but all 6 power units remain disconnected. Source: National Nuclear...

      Russians placed armored vehicles 60 m from the 5th reactor of nuclear plant – British intelligence
      Aug25

      Russians placed armored vehicles 60 m from the 5th reactor of nuclear plant – British intelligence

      According to the report of UK Ministry of Defense on August 25, 2022, Russian military continues to be on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), and in this connection there remain three main risks to the operation of the ZNPP. Source: UK Ministry of Defense “On 21 August 2022, imagery indicated that Russia maintained...

      The risk of a nuclear conflict its the highest in decades, – UN Secretary-General
      Aug23

      The risk of a nuclear conflict its the highest in decades, – UN Secretary-General

      UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated at the Security Council meeting in New York on August 22, 2022, that at this time, the risk of a nuclear conflict has become the most serious in recent decades. Source: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “The nuclear risk has climbed to its highest point in decades.” Guterres noted that...

      Russian rockets hit a high-rise building near the South Ukraine nuclear plant: photos
      Aug21

      Russian rockets hit a high-rise building near the South Ukraine nuclear plant: photos

      The Head of the Mykolayiv Regional Military Administration reported that Russians shelled the city of Voznesensk in the Mykolaiv region (south of Ukraine) on August 20, 2022. Rockets hit a five-story building and private house near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). 12 people were injured. Source: The Head of the Mykolayiv Regional...

      The UK and the US say that a strike on Ukraine’s NPP will be a violation of NATO Article 5
      Aug20

      The UK and the US say that a strike on Ukraine’s NPP will be a violation of NATO Article 5

      Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee, believes that an attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant will provoke a response from the military forces of NATO countries. He said it on Twitter on August 19, 2022. Source: British Member of Parliament, Chairman of the Special Committee on Defense in the...

      Russians are preparing a provocation at Ukraine’s nuclear plant, – intelligence
      Aug19

      Russians are preparing a provocation at Ukraine’s nuclear plant, – intelligence

      The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine believes that Russians are preparing a provocation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the largest in Europe, on August 19, 2022. Source: The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine “Russian invaders have announced an...

      In the event of a disaster at Ukraine’s nuclear plant, it is necessary to evacuate 400,000 people
      Aug16

      In the event of a disaster at Ukraine’s nuclear plant, it is necessary to evacuate 400,000 people

      The head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration said on August 16, 2022, that the situation in Energodar, which is temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation, is dangerous due to the constant shelling of the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian troops. Source: Oleksandr Starukh, head of the Zaporizhzhia...

      Russians damaged Ukraine’s nuclear plant equipment: high risk of radiation leakage
      Aug15

      Russians damaged Ukraine’s nuclear plant equipment: high risk of radiation leakage

      The press service of  the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine “Energoatom” said on August 15, 2022, that periodic shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian troops with multiple rocket launchers since last week has caused a serious risk to the safe operation of the plant. Source: The press service of...

      42 countries called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
      Aug15

      42 countries called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

      The European Union and forty-two countries issued a joint statement on August 14, 2022, calling on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the entire territory of Ukraine. Source: The website of the EU delegation to international organizations in Vienna “We urge the Russian...

      EU supports demilitarization of Ukraine’s nuclear plant and calls on Russia to withdraw its forces
      Aug13

      EU supports demilitarization of Ukraine’s nuclear plant and calls on Russia to withdraw its forces

      EU High Representative said on August 12, 2022, on Twitter, that Europe calls to demilitarize the zone around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is now occupied by Russians. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “Zaporizhzhia facility must not be used as part of any military operation. I support call for...