Russian forces released Ihor Murashov, Director General of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, who had been kidnapped earlier. This follows an incident on October 1 where he was taken into custody and his location was unknown.

Ihor Murashov, Director General of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, was released by Russian forces on October 3, 2022, confirming he returned safely to his family.

Ihor Murashov had been kidnapped by Russian forces on October 1, 2022, and his location was previously unknown.

Russian forces kidnapped Ihor Murashov on September 30 while he was on his way home.

International Atomic Energy Agency Chief Rafael Grossi confirmed Murashov was returned safely to his family in three days.

Men were grabbed on the streets and taken to headquarters for registration; mobilization has begun in the temporarily occupied Melitopol district.

Rosatom created a joint-stock company 'Operating Organization of ZNPP' registered in Moscow to manage the occupied ZNPP, a move Energoatom described as creating pseudo-enterprises with Ukrainian names.

Ukrainian nuclear power plant workers continue to work under occupation ensuring nuclear and radiation safety according to Ukrainian legislation.