Russian troops are burned and equipped fire points around the ZPEU - Reuters

With reference to eyewitnesses, the observers say that the arrangement of defense positions is the eve of the expected counter -offensive of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in the region. "The Russians have been holding fire positions on the top of some factory buildings for several months. The nets have been installed for possible restraint," the message reads. Meanwhile, Western nuclear experts warn that any damage caused by NPPs can have serious consequences for people and the environment.

In particular, Nicholas Rot's Analytical Center, Nicholas Roth, said that he did not believe in the safety of nuclear reactors at the ZPP. "Nuclear reactors have not been designed for hostilities, and I do not believe that they can be safe or reliable in the war zone," he said. Rosatom representatives also say. They stated that any possible hostilities from Ukraine pose a threat to nuclear security, and the station's equipment is allegedly maintained in good condition.

Petro Kotin, Head of "NAEK", told Reuters to journalists, who did not believe in deliberate blows to the Ukrainian troops. - The greatest threat to the security of the station is that as a result of hostilities can be cut the last external line of power, which is necessary to cool the reactors of the station. If it fails, only backup diesel generators will be able to prevent melting. Pumps, you will have from an hour and a half to three days, and you will get melting, "Kotin stressed.

According to him, the number of Russian troops at the facility has increased from 500 to 1500 to 1500 people. However Although they indicate that the occupation forces have dug, there are also signs that the Russians look at the exit. According to Kotin, the invaders will retreat if they see that the road between Energodar and Melitopol will be cut. Moreover, the Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation already conducted training from the departure from the ZPP.

"In my opinion, they are preparing for evacuation, so they collect everything in one place to be ready to pick up everything and get it out of there," the Ukrainian official summed up. We will remind, President of NNEGC "NAEK" Petro Kotin on May 11 stated that the company is preparing to replace the staff of Zaporizhzhya NPP in a temporarily occupied energy immediately after the de -occupation.