Heads of Rosatom and the IAEA met in Kaliningrad to discuss the Zaporozhye and Bushehr nuclear power plants. Rosatom's chief expressed concern over "psychological attacks" and warned of potential catastrophe.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the entire Russian nuclear power industry is currently experiencing the consequences of Ukrainian attacks. He cited drone activity near the Leningrad and Smolensk plants and a provisional drone strike on a cooling tower at the Kursk plant, highlighting Zaporozhye NPP as a peak concern.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant lost its only external power line on Saturday for the 20th time during the conflict. Internal power issues caused the disconnection, triggering emergency diesel generators to maintain critical safety functions.
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) reported that its transport department was hit by at least 14 Ukrainian drone strikes on the night of June 18. A garage caught fire, and buildings were damaged, but no injuries were reported. The ZNPP plans to inform the IAEA about the incident.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has restored its external power supply via the Ferroalloy-1 line, switching its systems to a regular operating mode. Backup diesel generators were shut down after the power restoration.
Ukraine's armed forces have again attacked the transport workshop of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, damaging three cars, two of which were destroyed by fire, along with refueling pumps and glazing, according to the station.
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 Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia's nuclear doctrine permits the use of nuclear weapons if the country's territorial integrity is threatened by aggressors. He also discussed normalizing US relations and criticized the IAEA's stance on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi condemns drone attack on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, warning it endangers nuclear safety and violates principles to protect the site.
A drone attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's turbine building, reportedly controlled by optic fiber, has been reported to the IAEA, who seek access for inspection.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is operating normally with all parameters under control, despite continuous attacks by Ukrainian forces since Sunday. The nearby city of Energodar has also been targeted, with several vehicles damaged but no casualties reported.
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.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev expressed alarm that the IAEA secretariat is not acknowledging daily Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and civilian infrastructure, as well as the killing of Russian citizens. He stated this will be a key issue in upcoming consultations with the IAEA leadership.
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 Ukrainian military carried out a drone attack on the external radiation control laboratory at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), according to the facility's statement. The laboratory monitors radiation levels and weather parameters around the site. No casualties or critical damage were reported. The IAEA has been informed of the incident.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a bus at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant killed one employee, a driver, marking the first fatality at the site. Renat Karchaa, advisor to Crimea's head, called it a direct blow to nuclear security, warning that attacks on personnel transport pose extreme risks to nuclear safety.
Russia condemns Ukrainian attack on Zaporozhye nuclear power plant that killed one employee, demanding IAEA and Director General Rafael Grossi take action against Kiev. Moscow calls the attack 'cynical' occurring days after nuclear safety conference, accusing Ukraine of disregarding nuclear safety and potentially creating radiological threats to pressure Western sponsors.
Currently, the plant is solely powered by the 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 transmission line, Alexey Likhachev said
