Russians are using Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in violation of safety rules, acting head of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate Oleh Korikov has stated.
“ZNPP is operated in violation of internationally recognized safety principles and in violation of the license terms,” Korikov said.
He emphasized that the power units had not been put into a “cold” state and maintenance and repairs were not carried out on time. Part of the territory is mined.
In addition, the online transmission of radiation monitoring data from ZNPP industrial site has not been restored. This complicates the response to a possible radiation accident. The emergency preparedness and response system remains degraded.
Korikov called for isolating Russia both through sanctions and exclusion from international organizations, including the IAEA. (Ukrinform/Business World Magazine)