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Rosatom says IAEA shares concerns over Zaporozhye plant, accuses Ukraine of worsening crisis

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the company welcomes the IAEA’s recognition of the severity of the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, which has been running on diesel generators for 11 days, while accusing Ukrainian authorities of deliberate sabotage and shelling that hinder repairs and fuel deliveries. Likhachev insisted the plant’s situation remains fully under control, despite differences with the IAEA over how long the plant can operate autonomously.

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Rosatom chief accuses Ukraine of worsening Zaporozhye NPP crisis

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said Monday that Ukrainian authorities are doing everything they can to worsen the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, according to TASS and Sputnik. He said Kiev is refusing to resolve the issue of restoring external power supply and is actively making the situation worse.

Likhachev pointed to two specific problems: the Dneprovskaya power line, whose repairs were completed on June 23, has not yet been put into operation due to what he called "outright sabotage on the Ukrainian side," and ongoing shelling of access roads makes delivering fuel for backup diesel generators extremely dangerous.

Plant running on diesel generators for 11 days

The Zaporozhye plant has been without external power since August 20, when the Ferrosplavnaya power line was cut off, according to Likhachev's statement reported by TASS. The plant has been receiving electricity solely from its own diesel generators for 11 days.

Likhachev said the situation at the plant is "fully under control," while acknowledging that Rosatom's estimates of how long the plant can operate autonomously "differ significantly" from those of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Rosatom welcomes IAEA's recognition of severity

In a statement reported by TASS, Likhachev welcomed the IAEA's recognition of the complexity of the situation, saying the agency "recognizes the full extent of the situation and shares our concern."

"At present, the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant is a cause for serious concern," he said, noting that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi had responded with a statement of his own.

Fuel delivery a top priority

Likhachev said supplying the plant with diesel fuel is a "top priority" and that Rosatom will organize a delivery operation "under any circumstances." He said he expects IAEA staff to escort the fuel convoy, as fuel has become a critical resource directly affecting the nuclear safety of the plant.

Rosatom considers it "absolutely correct" that the IAEA shares the concerns of the Russian side, Likhachev added, as reported by Sputnik.

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Sputnik News

Framing: Headline attributes blame to Ukraine for worsening the situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear plant, citing Rosatom's boss.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Ukraine not only does not want to solve the problem of external power supply to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), but is doing everything to make the situation worse, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday.
The plant is currently deprived of external power supply and has been receiving electricity only from its own diesel generators for 11 days.
The Rosatom head said that though its estimates of the duration of the plant's autonomous operation differ significantly from those of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Russian corporation considers it absolutely correct that the agency shares the concerns of the Russian side.

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TASS — English · 2 articles

Framing: Accuses Kiev of deliberately worsening the situation at the Zaporozhye NPP

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev stated that Ukrainian authorities are doing everything they can to worsen the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Likhachev said the issue of restoring external power supply to the ZNPP must be resolved as soon as possible.
Likhachev noted that the Dneprovskaya power line, whose repairs were completed on June 23, has not yet been put into operation due to 'outright sabotage on the Ukrainian side.'
Likhachev said ongoing shelling of access roads makes delivering fuel for backup diesel generators extremely dangerous.
Likhachev emphasized that supplying the plant with diesel fuel is a top priority and that they will organize a delivery operation under any circumstances.
Likhachev expects IAEA staff to escort the fuel convoy, as fuel has become a critical resource affecting nuclear safety.

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as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

Framing: Rosatom welcomes IAEA's recognition of severity of Zaporozhye NPP situation

Facts Included:

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said in a statement that Rosatom welcomes the IAEA's recognition of the complexity of the situation at the Zaporozhye NPP.
Since August 20, when the Ferrosplavnaya powerline was cut off, the plant has been without external power and has been receiving electricity solely from its own diesel generators for 11 days.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi issued a statement in response.
Likhachev said the situation at the plant is fully under control.
Likhachev said Rosatom's estimates regarding the duration of the plant's autonomous operation differ significantly from those of the IAEA.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev stated that Ukrainian authorities are doing everything they can to worsen the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimLikhachev said the issue of restoring external power supply to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant must be resolved as soon as possible.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimLikhachev noted that the Dneprovskaya power line, whose repairs were completed on June 23, has not yet been put into operation due to 'outright sabotage on the Ukrainian side.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimLikhachev said ongoing shelling of access roads makes delivering fuel for backup diesel generators extremely dangerous.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimLikhachev emphasized that supplying the plant with diesel fuel is a top priority and that they will organize a delivery operation under any circumstances.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimLikhachev expects IAEA staff to escort the fuel convoy, as fuel has become a critical resource affecting nuclear safety.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimRosatom welcomes the fact that the IAEA recognizes the complexity of the situation at the Zaporozhye NPP and shares the state corporation's concerns, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimSince August 20, when the Ferrosplavnaya powerline was cut off, the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been without external power and has been receiving electricity solely from its own diesel generators for 11 days now.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimIAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has responded to the Zaporozhye NPP situation by issuing a statement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimLikhachev said the situation at the Zaporozhye NPP is fully under control.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: Sputnik News, TASS — English 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31