IAEA sees no sign of explosives at Zaporizhzhia NPP
IAEA experts found no signs of mining at ZNPP (Getty Images)
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have found no evidence of anti-personnel mines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant that could pose a threat to the reactor, according to reports by the South China Morning Post.
Inspectors from the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency have reported that they’ve seen no evidence of anti-personnel mines installed within the plant’s grounds that could endanger reactor safety.
IAEA monitors at the facility continue to monitor the situation, a spokesperson said.
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Since the early days of Russia's massive invasion of Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia NPP has been occupied by the aggressors. Previously, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Russians were preparing for a terrorist attack at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, which would result in a release of radiation. Additionally, Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, reported that the occupiers had planted additional explosive devices near the cooling pond at the plant.
On June 30th, Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that experts did not observe any Russian preparations for an attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. However, he did not rule out the possibility that "anything can happen." On June 21st, the IAEA acknowledged receiving reports of mining near the cooling pond. However, during Director-General Rafael Grossi's visit to the site, no mines were found.
