Explosion at Kakhovka HPP may have negative consequences for ZNPP, situation is currently under control - Energoatom

On Twitter, the IAEA addressed the situation at Kakhovka HPP and the potential threat to Zaporizhzhia NPP. The IAEA stated that their experts are closely monitoring the nuclear safety aspects in light of the incident.

"The IAEA is aware of reports of damage at Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam; IAEA experts at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are closely monitoring the situation; no immediate nuclear safety risk at plant," the statement said.

The IAEA is aware of reports of damage at #Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam; IAEA experts at #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant are closely monitoring the situation; no immediate nuclear safety risk at plant.#ZNPP

— IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 6, 2023

Earlier, Energoatom's Telegram channel reported that the explosion of Kakhovka HPP could have negative consequences for ZNPP.

The explosion has led to a rapid decrease in the water level of the Kakhovka reservoir, posing an additional threat to the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP.

"Water from the Kakhovka reservoir is crucial for the Zaporizhzhia NPP to receive water for turbine condensers and safety systems. Currently, the station's cooling pond is adequately filled, with a water level of 16.6 meters as of 08:00 am, which is sufficient to meet the plant's requirements," the post says.

Energoatom, along with other international organizations present at the plant, including the IAEA, is closely monitoring the situation and observing the actions of Russian troops at ZNPP.

Natalia Humeniuk, head of the Joint Press Center of the Southern Defense Forces, said on the United News telethon that the situation remains under control.

"There is no need to exacerbate the situation, experts are working to avoid another man-made disaster. The situation is under control," she said.

• On Tuesday, June 6, Russian occupying forces blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. As a result, the evacuation of residents from high-risk areas in the Kherson region has commenced, and the President of Ukraine has called for an emergency meeting of the Security and Defense Council.