Andrii Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, commented to ‘Ukrainska Pravda’ on the explosion of a russian drone on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) seized by the aggressor state.

“Ukraine has not been involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the ZNPP, which is illegally occupied by russia. The aggressor state has once again threatened the security of this nuclear facility, civilians, and environment across all of Europe,” Andrii Yusov said.

“russian attacks, including its false-flag operations, on the territory of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant are the criminal, and well-known, tactic the occupiers frequently resort to, as is deploying forces and weapons at the ZNPP and rigging certain facilities at the power plant with explosives,” the DIU representative reminded.

He underscored that russia must withdraw its troops from all ZNPP facilities.

“Only this will allow to restore compliance with all necessary international standards and regain control over this important nuclear power facility,” Andrii Yusov noted.