Energoatom: All NPPs in Ukraine operate stably

As of 09:30, March 5, Ukraine's nuclear power plants continue to operate stably.

The current capacity of all four Ukrainian NPPs provides the necessary volumes of electricity production for the needs of the country, the press service of Energoatom, National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine, posted on Telegram.

Radiation, fire, and environmental conditions at NPPs and adjacent territories have not changed and are within current standards.

It is emphasized that in the conditions of martial law and full-scale aggression of Russia, Energoatom has strengthened control and determined the exclusive priority of safety of nuclear facilities over all others.

The main equipment of the reactor compartments of power units, premises and buildings of power plants, the perimeters of protected areas and adjacent areas, as well as particularly important NPP facilities outside their protected areas are under strict supervision and control.

As reported, on the night of March 4, Russian troops attacked the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Power Unit was hit, a fire broke out in the administrative building.

As of the morning of March 4, the ZNPP site was seized by Russian troops. The radiation background is within natural values.

Energoatom issued a statement to the world community warning that the shelling violated the nuclear and radiation safety of Europe's largest nuclear facility, which could have serious and tragic consequences for the whole world.

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