Russian Forces deploy Grad multiple rocket launchers to Zaporizhzhia NPP, place them near nuclear fuel storage

Russian forces have brought several Grad multiple rocket launchers (MRL) to occupied ZNPP [Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant], which may indicate the forthcoming provocations.

Source: Ukrainian national nuclear energy company Energoatom

Quote: "Ruscists [Russian soldiers – ed.] deployed several Grad MRLs to the territory of the captured Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant yesterday [7 December]."

The invaders placed this weapon near power unit No.6, directly next to the territory of the station dry spent fuel storage facility, where some "protective structures" were previously built in secret, violating all conditions for the organisation of nuclear and radiation safety.

The most likely provocation being prepared is an attack on the opposite bank of the Dnipro River, in particular the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets [Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – ed.], firing these Grad systems directly from the ZNPP site, using the "cover" of power units and spent fuel storage facility."

Details: Energoatom noted that the Russian invaders use ZNPP for military purposes and have been deploying personnel, military equipment, weapons and explosives there since the beginning of their aggression.

The company informed the IAEA about additional deployment of Grad MLRs directly to the ZNPP site.

Background: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hopes to reach an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on the establishment of a safety zone at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant by the end of this year.

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