‘Grave concern’ as Ukraine Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under Russian orders

International Atomic Energy Agency says Russian military orders of staff at nuclear plant violate international safety protocols

Staff at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are being told what to do by the Russian military commander who seized the site last week, in violation of international safety protocols.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed grave concern" at the situation at the six-reactor plant, the largest in Europe. The agency was told by the Ukrainian nuclear regulator that any action of plant management - including measures related to the technical operation of the six reactor units - requires prior approval by the Russian commander".