Ukrainian Energy Minister Khrushchenko (Kyodo) responding to an interview
[Vienna Kyodo]Ukraine’s Energy Minister Khrushchenko gave an exclusive interview to Kyodo News on the 27th, stating that the Russian-occupied Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in southern Europe, the largest in southern Europe, has been unable to perform at least the annual maintenance required due to Russian control, and the equipment has deteriorated. “The situation is getting worse,” he complained. He announced his intention to force Russia to retreat and retake the country by applying pressure with sanctions and cutting off supply routes.
Although there are landmines buried around the nuclear power plant, he pointed out that the number of Russian soldiers stationed there “seems to have decreased a little.” It is believed that Russia has sent some soldiers to the front lines in order to stop Ukraine’s reverse offensive in the east and south.
All six reactors at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant are currently out of operation. Regarding the impact of the June collapse of the huge dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, from which the nuclear power plant was drawing cooling water, he said, “There is still cooling water. There has been no dramatic change in the water level.” There is no immediate danger. showed recognition of this.
There are concerns that the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant will be involved in a major accident as the fighting intensifies.
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2023-09-28 09:40:27
