IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has expressed serious concerns about the recent attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, stating that the world is now at risk of a nuclear accident. The plant has been under Russian control since February 2022, following the invasion by Russian troops. Since then, there have been three attacks on the plant, with remote-controlled drones being used in the attacks, making it difficult to identify the perpetrators.
Grossi emphasized that nuclear safety is already compromised at the plant due to ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The fear of a nuclear disaster has been prevalent since Russia took control of the plant. Ukraine and its allies have blamed Russia for the dangers at the site, while Russia has denied responsibility and pointed fingers at Ukraine for the attacks.
The uncertainty surrounding these attacks and the lack of definitive proof have raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear power plant. The international community, including the IAEA, has called for an immediate cessation of these attacks to prevent a potential nuclear accident. However, further actions are needed to secure the safety of