On the 6th, the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency published a local investigation report on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine and controlled by the Russian army. In the report, the IAEA proposed that the area around the nuclear power plant be considered a safe area, but there is a discrepancy between the claims of Ukraine and Russia, and the emphasis is on the how to ensure the safety of the nuclear power plant. Power plant.
The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, which is controlled by the Russian military, was bombed one after another, and the IAEA conducted an on-site investigation from 1 of this month and published a report on the 6th.
The report noted that the shelling damaged buildings housing nuclear fuel and radioactive waste storage facilities and that Ukrainian engineers working at the plant came under intense pressure under Russian military control.
In addition to this, we propose to make the surroundings of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant a safe zone.
Regarding the response to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, at the United Nations Security Council meeting held on the 6th, IAEA Director General Grossi said that as a temporary measure to prevent accidents at the nuclear power plant, after asking that it be fixed at , he called on Ukraine and Russia: “We are ready to immediately discuss with the parties.”
In response, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Nebenzia, who was present at the meeting, reiterated the traditional assertion that Ukraine is firing on the nuclear power plant and that the Russian military is protecting the security of the facility.
On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, referring to the IAEA proposal in a video released on the 6th, said: “If the proposal is to demilitarize the area around the nuclear power plant, I will support it. is unavoidable.
Although there is a gap between Ukraine’s and Russia’s claims, the focus is on how to prevent accidents at nuclear power plants and ensure safety.
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