Ukraine Intelligence: Russia Turns Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Reactor Complex into Military Base, Deploys Armor and Machine-Gun Nests
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia has militarized the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, placing armor in turbine halls, machine-gun nests on reactor roofs, and drone control points staffed by Alabuga workers.
According to Ukraine's intelligence, Russian forces have transformed the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reactor complex into a military base. The report states that armor has been placed in the turbine halls, machine-gun nests installed on reactor roofs, and drone control points are operated by workers from Russia's Alabuga special economic zone. This militarization poses serious threats to nuclear safety and international security, as the presence of military equipment at an active nuclear power plant increases the risk of accidents. Ukrainian officials emphasize that this is a deliberate provocation by Russia, violating international norms and endangering European nuclear facilities. The international community is urged to intensify pressure on Russia to ensure the demilitarization of the plant and restore Ukrainian control over the station.
