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Ukraine: The EU fears a nuclear catastrophe caused by the Russian offensive

2022-04-26T13:05:28.763Z


The European Union warned on Tuesday April 26 of a new nuclear disaster in Ukraine, 36 years after the Chernobyl explosion, due to...


The European Union warned Tuesday, April 26 of a new nuclear disaster in Ukraine, 36 years after the Chernobyl explosion, due to the Russian offensive and asked Moscow to refrain from any action against the installations. from the country.

The Russian forces entered Ukraine control the Ukrainian power plant of Zaporijjia, the largest in Europe, targeted during the offensive launched at the end of February by artillery fire which had caused a fire in annex buildings and raised fears of a disaster.

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"

Russia's illegal and unjustified aggression in Ukraine once again endangers nuclear safety on our continent

," warned European Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson in a joint statement.

The two European officials accuse the Russian forces of having "

recklessly damaged the installations

" of the nuclear sites attacked.

Illegal occupation and disruption of normal operations, including preventing staff turnover, jeopardizes the safe and secure operation of nuclear power plants in Ukraine and significantly increases the risk of accidents

,” they added.

15 reactors in four operating plants

"

On the anniversary of the Chernobyl accident in 1986, we reiterate our utmost concern about the nuclear safety and security risks caused by Russia's recent actions at the Chernobyl site

," they said.

they insisted.

Ukraine has 15 reactors in four operating plants, in addition to waste repositories such as Chernobyl.

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The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is due to visit the Chernobyl power plant next week to "

intensify efforts to prevent the danger of a nuclear accident

".

"

We welcome and fully support the efforts of the IAEA to provide assistance, at the request of the Ukrainian government

", assured the two European officials.

Rafael Grossi is due to arrive in Chernobyl on April 26, the anniversary of the 1986 disaster, with a team of experts from the UN body "

to deliver vital equipment

" (dosimeters, protective suits, etc.) and carry out “

radiological and other checks

”.

Source: lefigaro

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