The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed a fire at the plant after a series of “multiple explosions.”
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had inspected the damaged cooling tower at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, but could not immediately determine the cause of the fire that occurred there on August 11. Reuters reported on Monday, August 12.
“Agency experts found no immediate evidence of a drone and concluded that it is unlikely that the original source of the fire started near the cooling tower,” the statement said.
The IAEA noted that they could not draw a final conclusion about the cause of the fire based on the data received and observations.
Experts at the agency emphasized that the damage to the station was likely concentrated inside the tower at the level of the water distribution nozzles at a height of about 10 meters.
“The team confirmed that no significant debris, ash or coal was found at the base of the cooling tower,” the IAEA added.
As you know, the IAEA confirmed heavy smoke and explosions on the territory of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant occupied by the Russians on Sunday, August 11. The head of the Nikopol OVA said that this could be a provocation by the Russians.
Later, President Vladimir Zelensky said that Russian invaders started the fire on the territory of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and called on the IAEA to respond.
Ministry of Energy: No radioactive emissions were recorded on the territory of Zaporizhia NPP
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