“I can’t call it anything other than a provocation.

Before issuing such information, it must be verified, established, and not rely on hearing, ”TASS quotes him.

According to the representative of the concern, the purpose of the IAEA statements is to discredit Russia.

“On the one hand, they want to show that they are doing something useful, on the other hand, they again sow in the public opinion of the West the idea that Russia is not coping with ensuring nuclear security,” he said.

Earlier, the International Atomic Energy Agency stated that IAEA experts have been recording explosions near the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in recent days, including today.

Karchaa denied the IAEA reports, noting that the inspectors heard the sounds of an artillery duel at a considerable distance from the station.