The Russian military could use artillery located in areas near the nuclear power plant to strike the opposite bank of the Dnieper.
Russia’s intentions for the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in occupied Energodar remain unclear. This is stated in the review. British intelligence about the war in Ukraine for 5 August.
“After five months of occupation, the intentions of the Russian Federation regarding the Zaporozhye NPP remain unclear. However, the actions they have already taken have likely damaged the safety of the plant’s normal operation,” the report said.
It was noted that the Russian military could work in areas near the nuclear power plant, using the artillery located there to strike the opposite bank of the Dnieper.
“Russian forces can use the wider area around the nuclear power plant, including the nearby city of Energodar, for military recreation, taking advantage of the protected status of a nuclear power plant to reduce the risk of night attack by the UAF on military equipment and personnel,” the British intelligence report said.
Remember, as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said, the situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant seized by Russia is becoming more serious every day. All the principles of nuclear safety were violated.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War believe that the Russian occupiers are likely using the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant at Energodar for nuclear blackmail in an attempt to weaken the will of Western countries to provide military support to the counter-offensive by Ukrainian.
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Source: korrespondent
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