A team from the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is heading to Ukraine’s Zaporizhia nuclear power plant for a safety mission, Executive Director Rafael Mariano Grossi announced on Monday.
glossy murmured That An IAEA team is “on its way” to a plant that was seized by Russian forces in March but continues to be operated by Ukrainian staff. Grossi said he will lead the mission, which is expected to arrive at the nuclear facility “within this week.” “We must protect the safety and security of Ukraine and Europe’s largest nuclear facility,” he added.
Fierce fighting and heavy shelling by Russian forces near Zaporizhia have increased the fear of a nuclear disaster at the factory. United Nations and world leaders Convocation of IAEA inspectors to access Zaporizhia.
Planned IAEA visit later plant is temporarily disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid last week with the country’s energy operator Energoatom. warning A weekend of radiation leak risk in Zaporizhia.
Fear of nuclear accident, according to reports prompt authorities To distribute iodine tablets to help residents in the event of a radiation leak.
Meanwhile, Russia has blocked a deal at the United Nations aimed at strengthening the non-proliferation treaty. Reportedly because of the reference to the Zaporizhia factory in the document.
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