The International Agency for Atomic Energy (AIEA) assured on Tuesday that there is no “consequences for nuclear safety” After a drone hit the cooling tower of a Russian nuclear power plant.
The attack took place at the Novovoronej nuclear power plant X
The Russian nuclear operator Rosenergoatom reported on Telegram that a “Ukrainian armed forces fighting drought tried to attack a cooling tower at the Novovoronej nuclear power station”in the center of Russia, during the Monday night to Tuesday, Agerpres reports.
Aiea indicated that she was informed by Russia that a drone had hit the boiler.
They did not exist “consequences for nuclear safety and no change in radiation levels” On the spot, he posted Aiea on X.
The director of the Agency, Rafael Grossi, “Reiterate the fact that nuclear power plants should never be attacked”is added to the message.
Rosenergoatom said the drone was “neutralized by technical means” ÎNear the boiler, causing its explosion after hitting the cooling tower.
“There were no damage or injured”said the operator, adding that the incident did not affect the functioning of the boiler.
Ukraine had no comment immediately.
Kiev has intensified its attacks on Russian energy and oil infrastructure, considering this a legitimate response to Moscow's offensive and its daily attacks on Ukrainian cities, who sometimes left millions of people without heating and electricity.
Moscow and Kiev accuse each other of attacking the atomic power plants during the three and a half years, which arouses fears about a nuclear accident.
The nuclear power plant in Zaporojie, in the south of Ukraine, who fell into the hands of the Russian forces shortly after the beginning of their invasion of 2022, is disconnected from the two -week electric network.
It depends on the reserve electric generators to maintain their cooling systems and other safety devices.
