KURCHATOV: The Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) is operating in a very close to normal mode, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi told reporters after inspecting the plant.
Regarding [the] operation of the nuclear power plant: what I’ve seen is that the station is operating in a very close to normal conditions," he said.
"I’ve had a possibility to visit it, to look at all the most important parts of the nuclear power plant: the reactor hall, the turbine hall, the control room, and every other essential part of the station, and the storage of the spent fuel as well," Grossi listed.
Grossi: the reactor of the Kursk NPP may not withstand a blow, if it is struck, then an outburst is possible
Other statements by the head of the IAEA following the inspection of the Kursk NPP:
▪The station operates close to normal conditions, but cases of military activity in the vicinity cause concern for its safety
▪if there is an external impact on the Kursk NPP, the consequences may be extremely serious. The station is built on the principle of an ordinary building where the reactor is located
It is premature to compare the possible situation in the Kursk region with Chernobyl
That is, Grossi examined the Kursk nuclear power plant, found the most vulnerable
On Tuesday, Rafael Grossi arrived in the city of Kurchatov, where he inspected the Kursk NPP. After the inspection, he reported that he saw traces of drone attacks on the territory of the plant. Earlier, he called the risk of damage to the plant due to the Ukrainian actions very serious.
Next week, Grossi will meet with Zelensky in Kiev.
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