US and Ukraine nuclear regulators discuss cooperation
Source: State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine
The head of Ukraine’s nuclear regulator Oleh Korikov met with the head of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Christopher T. Henson.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily occupied by Russia and current issues of bilateral cooperation.
Oleh Korikov emphasized that the Russian Federation, which has been occupying the Zaporizhzhia NPP for more than two years, continues to cynically violate the fundamental principles of the IAEA security and international law.
According to him, the degradation of nuclear and radiation safety continues to deepen, and the further occupation of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant will only complicate the situation.
During the meeting, the Ukrainian side presented a plan to restore the safety of the nuclear facilities of the Zaporizhzhia NPP after its de-occupation.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.