Russia Urges IAEA to Act on Ukraine Drone Attacks at Zaporozhye Plant
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the IAEA leadership to take all necessary measures against Kyiv in connection with Ukraine's strikes on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Consensus
- The IAEA should take comprehensive measures against Ukraine due to drone attacks on the Zaporozhye NPP.
- On August 26, Ukrainian drones targeted the spent nuclear fuel dry storage area at the Zaporozhye NPP.
- A failure to prevent damage to the spent fuel storage could lead to a major radiation accident.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry claims Ukraine has repeatedly attacked the Zaporozhye NPP, including targeting personnel and infrastructure.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry attributes Ukraine's actions to Western support.
Points of divergence
- On August 22, a Ukrainian drone attacked a service vehicle at the Zaporozhye NPP's dispatching hydro facility, with the plant's press service stating Ukraine targeted workers performing their duties. — vedomosti
- On August 20, the Zaporozhye NPP reported difficulties in delivering diesel fuel due to attacks by Ukrainian forces. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Zakharova called on IAEA to take measures against Kyiv over strikes at ZAPES — Ведомости
- Russian Foreign Ministry again called on IAEA to act on Kiev in connection with strikes on ZAPES — Интерфакс