Atomic watchdog: No radiation change after shelling at Europe's largest nuclear plant

An official in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the reactors have not yet been damaged and radiation levels are normal.

This image made from a video released by Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant shows bright flaring object landing in grounds of the nuclear plant in Enerhodar, Ukraine. (Photo | AP)

VIENNA: The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Twitter that it's been informed by Ukraine's nuclear regulator that "there has been no change reported in radiation levels" at a nuclear power station shelled by Russian troops.

The agency said its Director-General Mariano Grossi was in touch with Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Schmygal and the Ukrainian regulator and operator about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

Grossi "appeals for halt of use of force and warns of severe danger if reactors hit," the IAEA said in another tweet.

IAEA Director General @RafaelMGrossi speaks with #Ukraine PM Denys Shmygal and with Ukrainian nuclear regulator and operator about serious situation at #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, appeals for halt of use of force and warns of severe danger if reactors hit.

— IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency (@iaeaorg) March 4, 2022

An official in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, not authorized to speak publicly and speak on condition of anonymity, said the reactors have not yet been damaged and radiation levels are normal.