The occupying forces have removed the last experienced pro-Ukrainian specialists from the ZNPP. Maintenance of the station has been entrusted to Russians and local collaborators who have agreed to work there," stated Petro Kotin, Vice Chairman of the board of "Energoatom."

"At the beginning of the year, there were 360 company employees at the NPP; however, access to the station is now closed to them. During February, the occupiers removed the last of our personnel who remained loyal to Ukraine and guaranteed safety at the station," Kotin explained.

"Sixty percent of shift supervisors of power units have left the occupied nuclear plant. Fourteen percent of Russians have blocked passes due to refusal to sign contracts, resulting in the same number of vacancies. Additionally, Ukraine terminated labor relations with 12% of workers."

"As a result, they currently have only eight
shift chiefs left - individuals directly responsible for nuclear and radiation safety. The nuclear units at the ZNPP have been modernized, with designs significantly different from the Russian ones. Russian personnel cannot reliably operate them."

"In addition, personnel from nearby towns and villages have been recruited, many of whom lack understanding of nuclear power plants," he added.