There is a lack of qualified personnel at the ZNPP: the regulator explained how this affects safety

The Zaporizhia NPP in the hands of the Russians remains an instrument of blackmail. There is no qualified staff. This factor has a negative impact on equipment maintenance and is essential for maintaining safety at the NPP. This was stated by the head of the State Atomic Energy Regulatory Commission, chief state inspector for nuclear and radiation safety, Oleg Korikov, during a briefing on Friday, the correspondent reports. UNN.

In the hands of the occupiers, the Zaporizhia NPP remains an instrument of blackmail and an object of mockery based on security principles. Currently, as before, there is no legitimate, qualified personnel at the ZNPP. This factor has a negative impact on equipment maintenance and is essential for maintaining safety at the NPP

According to him, a high level of militarization remained at the ZNPP during 2024.

“As before, there are Russian weapons, explosives, and military equipment in engine rooms and other technological premises. The IAEA does not provide full access to Zaporizhzhya NPP. We also do not have up-to-date information online about the radiation situation in connection with this that the automatic radiation control system has been disabled by the occupiers,” Korikov said.

Addition

On January 6, the IAEA announced explosions near the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Energoatom reported that the occupiers, due to their own incompetence, continue to mutilate ZNPP equipment.