The IAEA reported this Sunday, November 20.powerful explosionsIn the territory of the Zaporizhia Ukrainian power plant located in the south of Ukraine. “The information is extremely disturbing. Explosions took place at the site of this large nuclear power plant, which is completely unacceptableThis was announced by the General Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.
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In an interview with BFMTV, Rafael Grossi considered that these strikes on the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhia “absolutely intentional, purposeful“And judged the situation”too serious“. “A good dozen keyboards“The nuclear plant was targeted, according to the director of the IAEA, who, while not attributing responsibility to Russian or Ukrainian forces, was upset that some “The nuclear power plant is considered a legitimate military target“. He urged the authors to “stop this madness!“.
A few hours ago, Emmanuel Macron talked with Raphael Grossi. he”will probably speak this afternoonTo the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the French presidency noted.
Radiation level “compliant with standard”
At the same time, Russia accused the Ukrainian forces of carrying out new bombings against the station. “The Kiev regime does not stop provocations to create a danger of disaster at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.The largest in Europe and militarily occupied by Russia, according to the press release of the Russian army.
Ukrainian forces shot down more than 20 on Saturday and Sundaylarge caliber cartridgeson the power plant, the report says. They specifically exploded between power units 4 and 5 and targeted the roof of the building.special buildingis located near these blocks, according to the same source. Despite these bombings,The level of radiation in the area of the station remains within the standard“, it is stated in the press release.
Mutual accusations
Ukraine’s nuclear agency, in turn, accused Russia of bombing the nuclear power plant, counting at least 12 strikes on the nuclear power plant and blaming the Russians.organize nuclear blackmail once again and put the whole world at risk“.
Russia, which has been leading an offensive in Ukraine since February 24, is militarily occupying the site of the power plant, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed its annexation, as well as four Ukrainian regions.
For several months, Moscow and Kiev have accused each other of bombing in an area under Russian control but not far from the front lines.
Source: Le Figaro
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