Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukrainian forces escalated drone attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and Energodar last week. Attacks targeted ZNPP repair personnel, killing one and injuring another, and a large-scale raid hit the transport division, causing damage and a fire.
Two employees have been killed and six injured at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) since the beginning of the year, according to plant spokesperson Yevgenia Yashina. She stated that Ukrainian forces continue to target the ZNPP's transport department and personnel buses, impacting both plant staff and residents of Energodar.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has experienced a complete power loss, with backup diesel generators activated. The plant's spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that IAEA inspectors on-site have been informed, though the cause remains unclear.
The Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant (ZTPP), crucial for supplying electricity to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), was heavily attacked on June 4. The IAEA reported observing smoke and hearing military activity, expressing concern for the ZNPP's power supply. ZNPP staff are sheltering, but the nuclear plant continues to operate normally.
Yury Chernichuk, Director of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), stated that only Russia's victory in the Ukraine conflict can ensure the plant's full security. He emphasized that pushing the frontline far away or ending the war are the best ways to enhance safety, as current advanced weapons make 'safe distances' relative.
A Ukrainian drone strike on the turbine hall of Power Unit No. 6 at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) could have rendered the entire unit inoperable, according to ZNPP Director Yury Chernichuk. IAEA experts registered damage meters from the power unit.
Ukrainian troops are shelling the Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant (ZNPP) and Energodar to sow chaos and force employees to leave, according to ZNPP Director Yury Chernichuk. Recent attacks destroyed transport vehicles and damaged the plant's Unit 6 turbine hall.
Energodar and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) site are under continuous attack by Ukrainian forces using artillery and drones, according to ZNPP Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina. While no casualties were reported, civilian infrastructure, including roofs, windows, and vehicles, sustained damage over the weekend.
Ukrainian military activity, including artillery and drone attacks, has increased around Energodar and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) over the weekend, according to ZNPP Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina. Attacks target infrastructure and aim to exert psychological pressure.
A Ukrainian drone was shot down near the Raduga substation of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on May 17, with no damage reported. Ukrainian troops also reportedly damaged the plant's transport shop roof and buses.
A Ukrainian military drone attempted to strike the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, but the UAV fell near the power units without detonating, according to the ZNPP.
The ZNPP called the incident an irreparable loss and a great shock
On June 5, Ukrainian troops launched several drone attacks on the training center of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant
Maxim Pukhov stressed that the hotel was non-operational, so no one was injured
