Russia has planted suspected explosives on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant roofs, says Zelenskiy

[Kennah]

Source: The Guardian

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has again warned Russia may be planning to “simulate an attack” the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, claiming that Russian troops have placed “objects resembling explosives” on the roofs of buildings at the site.

Citing Ukrainian intelligence, Zelenskiy said the objects had been positioned on the roof of several power units of the power plant that is currently held by Russia.

Earlier on Tuesday, Zelenskiy briefed the French president, Emmanuel Macron, on Russia’s “dangerous provocations” at the plant in south-eastern Ukraine. He said he and Macron had “agreed keep the situation under maximum control together with the IAEA”, the UN’s nuclear watchdog.

Zelenskiy’s warnings echo comments he made last week at a joint news conference in Kyiv with the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez. “There is a serious threat because Russia is technically ready to provoke a local explosion at the station, which could lead to a [radiation] release,” Zelenskiy said at the time.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/05/russia-has-planted-suspected-explosives-on-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-roofs-says-zelenskiy

[Deuxcents]

1. I'm so afraid for Ukraine and our good Earth

And all who live on it. Humans, wildlife, water, air, our antiquities.. our beautiful planet. This just cannot be allowed to happen so these leaders have better have a plan 😫

[cstanleytech]

2. I hope the "objects" are simply radioactive detectors as any deliberate sabotage by a government to

a nuclear power plant that leads to another Chernobyl should be considered an act of war against any other countries near the region.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. This whole thing; s simply absurd. The world

Is allowing this to happen. While Zelenskyy can't sleep at night - now for endless nights. How much more can a human do that is trying to protect his people.

Shame on the world.

[cstanleytech]

4. If it was being allowed the US and other countries would not being providing

them assistance in resisting Russia.
Now some countries are supporting Russia such as China but the world as a whole is not.

[former9thward]

10. The world as a whole is sitting it out.

Most of the world does not agree with the sanctions. Most of the world has continued trade with Russia including population giants like China, India, and Brazil.

[Elessar Zappa]

11. So?

[gab13by13]

5. I checked the wind direction on Accu Weather

at the power plant and it is blowing east to west away from Russia. I would not put it past Putin to blow it up.

[Alexander Of Assyria]

6. Why anything highly visible by satellite on the roof?

Was it giant and white with giant solar panels?

[Crowman2009]

7. Let's hope a Spec. Ops mission is being planned to remove said explosives

[Oneironaut]

8. What would be the end game of this?

Let the plant meltdown, send radiation everywhere, and then? What tactical advantage could this possibly give, considering the plant is powered down anyways?

The Russians are out of their mind. This serves no purpose other than a delusional act of petty revenge.

[Bayard]

9. I would think,

That taking back that plant would be a prime objective. The danger to Ukraine, and Europe, would be extreme.