Rosatom CEO Warns EU at Risk from Ukrainian Strikes on Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant
EU at risk from Ukrainian strikes on nuclear plant – Rosatom CEO
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Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, warns that Ukraine's attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) could lead to a nuclear incident, threatening both Ukraine and neighboring EU countries. He emphasizes that any explosion could disrupt power and water supplies, increasing the risk of radiation release.
- 01Aleksey Likhachev stated that Ukraine's attacks on the ZNPP pose a serious risk to Europe.
- 02A recent drone strike by Ukraine punctured a hole in ZNPP's sixth power unit, marking a deliberate attack on key equipment, according to Rosatom.
- 03Likhachev warned that if the ZNPP is hit by heavier missiles, it could lead to a catastrophic radiation release.
- 04The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged attacks on the ZNPP but has not directly blamed Ukraine.
- 05Likhachev plans to discuss the situation at ZNPP with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, addressing European leaders about the risks.
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Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, cautioned that continued Ukrainian strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) could lead to a nuclear incident, endangering both Ukraine and neighboring European Union countries. Following a recent drone attack that damaged the plant, Likhachev emphasized that any explosion could disrupt essential power and water supplies, creating a precursor to a nuclear disaster. He warned that if the ZNPP were struck by more powerful munitions, it could result in a catastrophic release of radiation, affecting a vast area. Likhachev's comments come as he prepares to discuss the situation with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), indicating that the radiation threat transcends national borders. He urged European leaders to recognize the direct threat posed to their populations and territories due to escalating tensions around the ZNPP, which has been under Rosatom's control since Russia's annexation of the region in 2022.
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The potential for a nuclear incident at the ZNPP poses risks to the safety of residents in Ukraine and neighboring EU countries.
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