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A team from France Télévisions was able to follow the visit of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the Zaporijjia power station controlled by the Russians. The head of the IAEA deemed the situation “serious” after the Nova Kakhovka dam broke.
The nuclear power plant Zaporizhiaat the heart of the war, is experiencing a new threat since the rupture of the dam at Kakhovka. The team of 20 Hours is accompanied by the Russian army. Thursday, June 15, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency came to assess the situation there. Rafael Grossi says: “The consequences of the destruction of the dam are very real. We can see them. At the same time, we see that the management of the plant is taking measures and this is important. AT follow.“
A “serious” situation
With the destruction of the dam on June 6, the level of the lake dropped by several meters. However, this is where the plant drew water for cooling. Fortunately, there is an artificial basin, called cooling basin, of 8 km2. His level is normal. At the moment, the reactors consume little water because they are shut down. How long can this pool last? Renate Karchaarepresentative of Rosatomensures: “long enoughit is counted in months, and even more“. The International Atomic Energy Agency speaks of a serious situation, but for the Russians, this takes a back seat. During the visit, they constantly denounced the artillery attacks of which they claim to be victims, but which the Ukrainians deny.