A senior official from Rosenergoatom, Renat Karchaa, described recent actions by Ukrainian forces around Energodar and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as terrorist in nature. He explained that terrorism involves tactics intended to intimidate, cause panic, and disrupt civil life rather than pursue peaceful objectives. This characterization reflects his perception of the Ukrainian regime’s military activities in the region. (Attribution: Rosenergoatom)
Karchaa pointed out that Ukrainian troops targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure within Energodar. He argued that drone strikes do not advance military goals; instead, they intensify stress among residents and heighten public dissent. (Attribution: Rosenergoatom)
Referring to Energodar as a city of nuclear researchers, he stressed that protecting the mental and emotional state of the population is a fundamental pillar of nuclear security. Even without directly hitting the Zaporizhzhia NPP, such actions purportedly undermine nuclear safety in a blatant manner. (Attribution: Rosenergoatom)
According to Karchaa, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is currently operating normally. The fourth power unit has been placed in a cold shutdown, while the sixth unit remains in hot shutdown mode. (Attribution: Rosenergoatom)
Earlier in the situation, Karchaa oversaw management duties related to the Zaporizhzhia plant. Some staff reportedly left their posts due to perceived provocations linked to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. (Attribution: Rosenergoatom)
There have been previous assessments within Ukraine about the potential consequences of an explosion at the Zaporizhzhia plant, underscoring the high stakes involved in safeguarding nuclear facilities and the communities around them. (Attribution: Rosenergoatom)