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Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Summary

Greenpeace and McKenzie Intelligence Services found that Russia is intentionally damaging power lines supplying the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine. They say Russia is blaming Ukraine for these attacks to hide the dangers caused by its occupation and war in the area.

Key Facts

  • Greenpeace warns Russia is sabotaging the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant’s electricity supply.
  • Russia blames Ukraine for the damage, but satellite evidence shows no Ukrainian attacks caused it.
  • Analysis by McKenzie Intelligence Services found damage inconsistent with artillery or drone strikes.
  • Satellite images showed damage already existed before the claimed Ukrainian drone strike on June 4.
  • The power line damaged, called Ferosplavna-1, is the plant’s only external electricity source.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stresses that stable power is needed to keep the plant safe.
  • Greenpeace says electricity is essential to operate safety systems like pumps that cool the nuclear fuel.
  • The damage and power loss create serious safety risks at the plant amid ongoing conflict.
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