Consequences of the attack on the Zaporizhia NPP. Video frame of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Archival photoMOSCOW, Aug 8 The Zaporozhye region authorities expect constructive and concrete actions from the UN against the backdrop of shelling of the nuclear power plant in Energodar by Ukraine, said Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the regional administration. The UN was more constructive and some concrete actions, because now we see that the UN takes a position, to put it mildly, very difficult.And for some reason, at the level of UN clerks, there is pressure on the IAEA, there is a sabotage regime, and no questions are raised «, — Rogov said on the air of the TV channel «Russia 24».Kyiv strikes at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant with a long-range aimUkrainian troops have made several attempts to attack the territory of the nuclear power plant since the beginning of the special operation. Shelling has become more frequent since August 5. On Sunday night, Ukrainian troops launched a strike from the Uragan MLRS at the ZNPP, fragments and a rocket engine fell about 400 meters from the station’s operating power unit, Energodar authorities reported. Two power units are not working at full capacity after the shelling. The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, expressed concern about the shelling of the ZNPP. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the artillery of Ukraine fired again at the Zaporozhye NPP on August 7 — the high-voltage line was damaged, the staff had to reduce the power of two power units. The Zaporozhye NPP is located on the left bank of the Dnieper, near the city of Energodar. This is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe in terms of the number of units and installed capacity. Six power units are installed at the station. ZNPP has been guarded by the Russian military since March. The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed the justification for the Russian military to guard the power plant from the point of view of preventing leaks of nuclear and radioactive materials. The department also recalled that the station is currently controlled by a Ukrainian operator. During the special operation, the Russian military took control of the Kherson region and the Azov part of the Zaporozhye region. New administrations have been formed in both regions, Russian TV channels and radio stations are broadcasting, and trade ties with Crimea are being restored. The regions announced their plans to become part of Russia.
