Three of the six turbines of the Kakhovskaya HPP were stopped due to APU strikes on the hydroelectric power plant
The Russian Ministry of Defense accused the Zelensky regime of incessant shelling of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station, the shutdown of which threatens to cause an accident at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, since it is the hydroelectric power plant that provides cooling for the reactors.
Ukrainian armed formations continue to strike at the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station, shelling is carried out with the help of multiple rocket launchers, including American HIMARS. Due to constant shelling, three of the six turbines of the hydroelectric power station were stopped, the hydroelectric power station is operating in a pre-emergency mode.
- said the military department
This information was also confirmed by the leadership of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station, according to Arseniy Zelensky, deputy director of the hydroelectric power plant for reconstruction, the damage that the Armed Forces inflict on the dam of the hydroelectric power plant can lead to a nuclear catastrophe. According to him, only three turbines are working now, the fourth was turned off after hitting the northern end of the dam. Two units were decommissioned earlier. It will take up to a year and a half to fully restore the HPP's performance.
- he added.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian nationalist Korchinsky proposed to strike at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine need to strike at "nuclear facilities" in order to prevent Russia from advancing.
- he stressed.
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