Reports from multiple official channels indicate increased concerns about security at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. According to a televised briefing on Solovyov Live, Renat Karchaa, an advisor to the Rosenergoatom managing director, stated that Ukrainian forces are using drones in attempts to reach the facility, with information suggesting about ten tries each day. The assertion was presented as part of a broader assessment by Rosenergoatom’s experts regarding contemporary drone activity near the plant.
Karchaa emphasized that the plant’s power units remain under robust protective measures. He noted the ongoing drone activity as a serious security consideration but asserted that the dispatch and security protocols surrounding the Zaporizhzhia NPP are designed to withstand such attempts.
In a subsequent briefing, Karchaa warned that the water level in the indoor cooling pool at Zaporizhzhia NPP could be at risk if the facility were to suffer a direct attack on cooling systems or a failure caused by an external strike on a critical valve. The message highlighted potential safety implications for ongoing plant operations and the broader nuclear safety context in the region.
Earlier statements on Russia-24 indicated repeated attempts to attack the Zaporizhzhia plant, underscoring ongoing concerns about nuclear security in the area. The communications reflected a pattern of reporting that has characterized updates on the site since the conflict began, with authorities stressing that nuclear safety remains a priority and that preventive measures are in place.
There were also reports about operational status changes at the site. It was noted that the fourth unit of Zaporizhzhia NPP would operate in a cold shutdown condition following a detected technical fault. Separately, personnel identified signs of leaks in a pipeline associated with the third steam generator. There were indications that Unit 6 could be transitioned to a hot shutdown mode in order to meet steam requirements for the plant, resulting in the discharge of hot water during the process. These operational notes illustrate the complex balance between safety protocols and continued energy supply in a high-risk environment.
Additionally, there were statements referencing new drone suppression measures being developed within Russia to address emerging threats. The discussions reflect ongoing efforts to refine defensive capabilities and to maintain critical energy infrastructure under dynamic security conditions. The overall narrative from official briefings centers on safeguarding nuclear safety while acknowledging the heightened risk landscape in the region. [Citations: Rosenergoatom official communications; Russian state media briefings; plant operational updates from supervisory authorities]