Russian occupiers did not allow IAEA experts to the reactors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Source: Energoatom nuclear energy company
The president of Energoatom, Petro Kotin, stated that the denial of IAEA experts to the reactors of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is an attempt by the Russian occupiers to hide the true situation at the site.
He stressed that the only legitimate operator of the largest nuclear facility in Europe – the Zaporizhzhia NPP – is Energoatom, so only the return of the plant to the full control of Ukraine can ensure its nuclear and radiation safety.
‘The only way out is complete demilitarization and de-occupation of the ZNPP and adjacent territories. This is a key prerequisite for restoring not only nuclear security, but also respect for international law,’ he said.
According to the information of the International Atomic Energy Agency, specialists of the monitoring mission cannot gain access to all areas of the site, in particular to the reactor units No. 1, 2 and 6.
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