The Zaporizhia Nuclear Plant in Ukraine is also the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. It has been under Russian control since shortly after the invasion by Russian military forces in February 2022.
The security of the plant has been in question due to ongoing fighting and shelling in nearby areas. In recent days, experts from the UN nuclear agency, after crossing the front line, reached the plant, where they were exchanged. These experts have been engaged in monitoring the nuclear safety and security system on a rotational basis since September 2022. The UN agency said in its statement that the presence of the IAEA Support and Assistance Mission in four other nuclear plants, including Zaporizhia, will prevent any radioradiation during a military confrontation. To prevent accidents. The IAEA Nuclear Director said that the presence at these facilities will be maintained as necessary to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident, which could have serious consequences for human health and the environment in Ukraine and beyond. The security situation is extremely challenging, our experts continue their role to maintain a stable situation at all these facilities.”Located near the Zaporizhia plant, the risk remains intact in the media. There are reports of fighting and drone strikes in the area. According to the UN agency, explosions have been heard frequently over the past week, this occurred not far from the nuclear plant, but there has been no damage of any kind. At the Zaporizhia plant High voltage testing of two new backup transformers was successful, after which they have been put into operation. By the end of this year, the repair work of the other four backup transformers will also be completed. Worsening humanitarian crisis Meanwhile, according to UN aid agencies, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is deepening, especially in the northeastern and southern regions. In areas located near the front lines. The reason for this has been said to be the increase in attacks by Russian military forces. Since February 24, 2022, 1,400 people have lost their lives and thousands more have been injured in violent clashes in Ukraine. The UN Humanitarian Office says that the aid operation is becoming extremely challenging. Six relief workers were killed in the months of July and August. According to him, the humanitarian community had identified 8.5 million people for support, of which 7.2 million have been provided relief in the first nine months of this year. Energy in the country There have been continued attacks on related infrastructure, which may increase hardships for civilians during the winter months. There is a possibility of disruption in other essential services including water, gas and heating systems.