Ukrainian intelligence indicated that Russian authorities are capitalizing on the fear of a provocation at ZNPP to drive out Ukrainian personnel and increase Russian presence ahead of NATO summit.
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Ukrainian intelligence indicated that Russian authorities are capitalizing on the fear of a provocation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to drive out Ukrainian personnel and increase the Russian presence at the ZNPP ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
Mines and explosive barriers consisting of remote-controlled and unguided anti-personnel mines of the directional type have been planted in the technical rooms and turbine halls.
The mines used are mostly Soviet-era directional ones: MON-50, MON-90, MON-100, and MON-200.
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