Espreso. Global

IAEA chief Grossi postpones trip to ZNPP for safety reasons

14 June, 2023 Wednesday
17:03

IAEA head Rafael Grossi has postponed his planned visit to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) due to possible risks

client/title.list_title

This is reported by Reuters.

It was expected that Grossi would visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on June 14 after talks he had in Kyiv the day before. However, a diplomatic source cited by Reuters said that the visit would be postponed for several hours.

“He's waiting to be able to travel safely,” said the senior Ukrainian government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The official did not say when Grossi would arrive at the plant in southeastern Ukraine.

IAEA response to the Kakhovka HPP explosion

On June 6, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP explosion and the risks for the ZNPP with the head of the IAEA and invited him to Ukraine. In response, Grossi stated that he would lead the organization's next mission to the ZNPP after the hydroelectric power plant was blown up by Russia.

Raffael Grossi later expressed concern that in two days, the ZNPP would no longer be able to receive water for cooling from the Kakhovka HPP reservoir. On June 8, the water level in the Kakhovka Reservoir dropped by 2.8 meters to 14.03 meters, and the rate of loss slowed down to 5-7 cm/h. Grossi added that if the water level falls below 12.7 meters, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will no longer be able to extract water from the reservoir for the site.

On June 9, it was noted that based on preliminary conclusions from IAEA experts, the Zaporizhzhia NPP should be able to pump water from the reservoir to cool the reactors even after the level drops below the critical 12.7 meters. At the same time, Director General Grossi announced an aid program for Ukraine in response to the flooding of the dam in Nova Kakhovka.

On June 12, Grossi expressed concern about the rapid decrease in water levels at Zaporizhzhia TPP following the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The IAEA is requesting access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to clarify the discrepancy in data regarding the water level at the blown-up Kakhovka dam, used for cooling the ZNPP reactors.

On June 12, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi was on his way to Ukraine to assess the situation at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP and present an assistance program after the Kakhovka disaster.

On June 13, Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine to personally assess the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Saturday
9 November
11:30
Updated
Russia claims 50 drones downed over 7 regions, possible attack on Tula chemical plant
11:00
Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminate over 1,600 Russian troops overnight
10:40
Russia attacks Ukraine with Shaheds, guided bombs, causing casualties in Odesa
2024, Friday
8 November
21:30
Exclusive
Freezing front line in Ukraine would be big mistake for U.S. - American publicist
21:10
Russian ballistic missiles strike critical infrastructure in Sumy, leaving two injured
20:55
Musk joined Trump's call with Zelenskyy - media
20:41
What’s behind Trump’s claim to end war in 24 hours
20:20
Ukraine, Russia exchange updated lists of prisoners of war
20:05
Exclusive
Defense Express refutes claims that Russian strategic aviation is ordered to “еxhale and relax”
19:45
Interview
Will Trump bow to Putin? This is nonsense - Polish lawmaker Kowal
19:29
War in Ukraine can be easily ended with Trump administration's approach - Erdoğan
19:10
OPINION
Putin at Valdai whines for meeting with Trump
18:50
114 combat engagements reported at Ukraine-Russia front line, 32 in Kurakhove sector
18:34
European Council extends military training mission for Ukraine by two years
18:15
Ukraine returns bodies of 563 fallen soldiers
17:56
Exclusive
Russian army advances up to 2 km daily in Donetsk sector - Ukrainian major
17:35
Russian drone strikes building in Kyiv where Estonian Ambassador lives
17:15
Xi Jinping warns Trump U.S. would "lose from confrontation" with China
16:56
Pro-Russian hackers ramp up cyberattacks after DPRK deploys troops to Russia, says Seoul
16:32
Russian Kh-69 cluster warhead missiles: new threat to Ukraine’s infrastructure
16:13
Elderly man killed, homes damaged in Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine’s Kherson
15:57
IKEA store operator Ingka Group sells last Russian asset
15:38
Russia bombs Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city: civilian victims reported
15:17
Ukrainian police arrest international drug syndicate leaders, seize $20M in drugs
14:58
Review
Trump era: Kyiv Security Forum international overview
14:35
CO2 emissions in Ukraine rise by 180 million tons due to full-scale war
14:16
Exclusive
Putin's main goal is lifting sanctions — political expert
13:59
Exclusive
Russia starts using Shahed drones with thermobaric warheads — military expert Zgurets
13:39
Drones strike oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov, Ukraine allegedly behind attack
13:17
Ukraine to invite Russia to follow-up Peace Summit, but with conditions
12:58
OPINION
Zelenskyy's call with U.S. presidential election winner: dialogue with Trump is necessary
12:46
Russian forces intensify Kursk region assaults with strikes from within borders
12:28
147 clashes occur on Russian-Ukrainian front on Nov. 7 - General Staff
11:59
Review
Russia shifts drone warfare tactics, FPV drones become main tool in warfare. Serhiy Zgurets’ column
11:34
Exclusive
Russia is now trying to use its soldiers “sparingly” — Ukraine’s Rubizh brigade
11:03
Updated
Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia: death toll rises to 9, city mourns victims
10:56
Russian attack on Ukraine kills civilian in Odesa, injures multiple others
10:26
Exclusive
What will happen to Russia without China’s support: diplomat explains
09:59
All available Ukraine support funds to be utilized before Biden's term ends — Pentagon
09:36
Russia loses 1,580 soldiers, 9 tanks and 32 artillery systems in day of war in Ukraine
More news