Russia has been advancing work on over 50 miles of power lines from Mariupol to Berdyansk, suggesting a strategic effort to connect the Zaporizhzhia plant to a substation in Mariupol. Shaun Burnie, a nuclear expert from Greenpeace Ukraine, highlighted that these developments represent the first physical indication of Russia's plans to restart the plant, despite widespread calls against it due to safety hazards.
While Moscow's future intentions regarding the nuclear plant remain uncertain, experts warn that continued military activity in the vicinity makes any attempts to operate the facility perilous. To fully connect the plant to its grid, further extensive construction would be necessary, a task that will take time amidst the current conflict. These developments underscore the escalating risks in the region, particularly for the safety of residents near the nuclear site, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic negotiations to address the plant's status.
While Moscow's future intentions regarding the nuclear plant remain uncertain, experts warn that continued military activity in the vicinity makes any attempts to operate the facility perilous. To fully connect the plant to its grid, further extensive construction would be necessary, a task that will take time amidst the current conflict. These developments underscore the escalating risks in the region, particularly for the safety of residents near the nuclear site, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic negotiations to address the plant's status.
