The Zaporizhzhia AES was built as a target for the ANO peacekeepers

Ukrainian nuclear power company “Enerhoatom” has proposed deploying UN peacekeepers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP) in Ukraine. The NPP, currently occupied by Russian forces, is staffed by Ukrainian employees of “Enerhoatom.” Ukraine alleges Russia is utilizing the NPP as a military base and a defensive position. On Tuesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Russia and Ukraine to agree on establishing a demilitarized zone around the zaporizhzhia NPP.

“One of the ways to create a security zone around the zaporizhzhia NPP could be to deploy a peacekeeping contingent there and evacuate Russian soldiers,” stated “Enerhoatom” President Petro Kotin during a Ukrainian television broadcast. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following a visit to the NPP last week, expressed concern regarding the unstable situation and called for the immediate creation of a security zone to mitigate the risk of radioactive leaks and further damage. Two IAEA experts remain at the NPP.

Karine Hervjou, the head of the French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN), warned that a scenario similar to Fukushima could occur. “The main risk would be if the power supply is cut off to the reactors,” Hervjou explained to French radio. A loss of power could damage reactor buildings and potentially lead to the leakage of radioactive materials.

She further noted that attacks on surrounding structures could also result in the release of radioactive elements into the environment. The proposal for deploying peacekeepers reflects ongoing concerns about the safety and security of the zaporizhzhia NPP.

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