In Ukraine, where the Russian military continues to invade, there is a series of shelling around the nuclear power plant, raising concerns about safety.
IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi, who indicates his intention to enter the field soon, has indicated that he wants to have IAEA experts stationed in the field, and the focus is on whether safety is ensured.
The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, located in the southeastern part of Ukraine and one of the largest in Europe, has been bombarded one after another in the vicinity, and on the 25th, a fire broke out near the nuclear power plant, cutting the transmission line to the nuclear power plant. Concerns are growing.
As a result, the power supply from the nuclear power plant to the Ukrainian power grid was stopped, but the Ukrainian nuclear power company "Energoatom" said on the 26th, "On the 25th, the reactor that stopped operating was connected to the power grid. It was revealed that it resumed on the 26th.
On the other hand, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed on the 26th that the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant was hit twice by the Ukrainian military in the past 24 hours.
The US think tank War Research Institute said on the 25th, ``Russia has accused the Ukrainian military of attacking without providing clear grounds. "Although there is no danger, the Russian military is militarizing nuclear power plants. Based on the series of activities, there is a high possibility that the Russian military is involved in attacks on the nuclear power plant and its surroundings."
Under these circumstances, IAEA Secretary General Grossi has announced his intention to head to the site within a few days by leading a team of experts to investigate the situation at the nuclear power plant.
In an interview with Le Monde, a leading French newspaper published on the 26th, Grossi expressed his sense of crisis in the current situation, stating that "an accident scenario cannot be ruled out."
After that, he said, ``On site, we will investigate the spent nuclear fuel pool and work on the problem of power supply, which is essential for cooling the reactor,'' and indicated that he would like to have IAEA experts stationed at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant.
It has been pointed out that the Russian military is increasing military forces on the premises of the nuclear power plant, and the focus is on whether the IAEA will enter the facility and ensure safety.
Zaporizhia NPP resumes power supply to Ukraine's grid
Regarding the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, one of the largest in Europe, the Ukrainian nuclear power company "Energoatom" announced on the 25th that the power line was cut due to a fire that broke out nearby, and that the nuclear power plant was completely disconnected from the power grid due to the actions of the invaders. was announced.
Regarding this, "Energoatom" posted on SNS on the 26th, "The reactor that stopped operating on the 25th was connected to the power grid on the afternoon of the 26th," and wrote that power was being supplied to the Ukrainian power grid. announced that it has reopened.
In a statement on the 26th, IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Grossi also welcomed the restoration of the connection between the nuclear power plant and the power grid, but expressed concern again, saying, "Hopefully, an expert team will investigate in a few days. We are coordinating with all parties concerned so that this can be done."