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Update 79 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

03 Jun 2022

103/2022Vienna, Austria

https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/update-79-iaea-director-general-statement-on-situation-in-ukraine
This week’s mission – the IAEA’s second to the Chornobyl site in the past six weeks – was part of efforts to help ensure nuclear safety and security in Ukraine during the current military conflict. Ukraine, which also has four operating NPPs with a total of 15 reactors, has requested the IAEA’s technical assistance for this purpose.

During their three-day stay at the Chornobyl NPP and the Exclusion Zone set up after the 1986 accident, IAEA experts provided support to their Ukrainian counterparts on radiation protection, safety of waste management and nuclear security, Director General Grossi said.

In addition, IAEA safeguards staff conducted verification activities that had been planned as part of the annual implementation plan established by the Agency, he said.

The Chornobyl NPP was controlled by Russian forces for five weeks before they withdrew on 31 March.

“The IAEA has from the beginning of the conflict been focused on providing technical support to Ukraine and its nuclear facilities during these extremely difficult and challenging times for the country,” Director General Grossi said.
“This week’s combined IAEA safety, security and safeguards mission succeeded in achieving all its objectives, despite the significant logistical challenges in travelling and working in Ukraine.".....