No optimism from IAEA inspectors regarding Russia-captured nuclear plant - Ukraine official

Inspectors reported no positive news from the site, says Ivan Fedorov, the chief of the regional military administration, who spoke on the air of the national telethon, Ukrinform saw.

"This week, a rotation of IAEA inspectors, who are constantly stationed at the nuclear plant, was held, and we see that inspectors tell us no optimistic news. We are all in constant tension because the enemy retains control of the plant," he said.

According to Fedorov, the situation at the NPP is extremely tense because this strategic facility is under the Russian control.

It was previously reported that since February 1, 2024, the enemy denied entry to 120 staff who had refused to obtain Russian passports. There is a shortage of qualified personnel to ensure safe operations.