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Rosatom Defends Zaporizhzhia Safety Amid Ukrainian Concerns

2/13/2026

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Rosatom dismissed Ukrainian claims about Zaporizhzhia's safety, stating it has the capabilities to operate the plant safely.
Pavlo Kovtoniuk, head of Energoatom (Ukraine's nuclear operator), warned that Russia lacks essential equipment for safe operations.
Rosatom countered that ongoing shelling compromises the plant's safety.
Rosatom stated the cooling system is adequate, with a closed-loop design and a reserve water supply.

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Rosatom dismissed Ukrainian claims about Zaporizhzhia's safety, stating it has the capabilities to operate the plant safely.
Pavlo Kovtoniuk, head of Energoatom (Ukraine's nuclear operator), warned that Russia lacks essential equipment for safe operations.
Rosatom countered that ongoing shelling compromises the plant's safety.
Rosatom stated the cooling system is adequate, with a closed-loop design and a reserve water supply.