Ukraine has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency to ensure to cover the “large list of equipment” needed for the country’s nuclear power plantsin the midst of the Russian invasion, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said yesterday Saturday.
Among the items requested by Kyiv is radioactivity meters, protective equipment, computer tools, diesel generators and other energy supply systems, explained.
«We will coordinate the delivery of assistance provided by the IAEA and its Member States “and part of the requested equipment” will be delivered directly to the nuclear facilities of Ukraine“, Continued Mr. Grossi.
«The needs are great and I am very grateful for the significant support that our Member States have already made clear that they will provide».
There are 15 nuclear reactors operating in Ukraine at four facilities, 7 of which are connected to the power grid, two at the plant in Zaporizhia, which has been occupied by the Russian army.
Mr. Grossi clarified that the IAEA does not yet receive direct data from its systems installed at the damaged Chernobyl plant.
The IAEA director general and specialists will visit the station, which was occupied by Russian troops shortly after the invasion on February 24, before leaving on March 31. Mr Grossi has promised that Chernobyl workers will be provided with equipment to measure their level of radioactivity and personal protective equipment during the visit.
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