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At the occupied ZNPP, water supply interruptions due to hostilities

Hostilities disrupted water supply to facilities of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and Enerhodar. There is no water shortage for cooling the reactors.

Society • July 24, 10:47 AM • 2416 views
Trump wants to nominate FIFA President Infantino for UN Secretary General - NY Post

US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the position of UN Secretary General. Infantino grew close to Trump during the organization of the FIFA World Cup.

Politics • July 22, 07:50 AM • 6717 views
Ukraine rejected Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a person near the ZNPP

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine refuted Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a person near the ZNPP, calling them baseless. The ministry called on international partners to increase pressure on Moscow for the demilitarization of the plant.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:12 PM • 3554 views
Russia turned the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant into a military base - GUR

On the territory of the ZNPP, the occupiers placed military equipment in machine rooms and weapons storage in basements. IAEA experts do not have full access to the power units due to limited inspections.

Society • July 13, 01:57 PM • 3674 views
Media release text of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran

The memorandum provides for the cessation of war, the lifting of sanctions, and 300 billion dollars for Iran. The parties have 60 days to reach a final agreement.

Politics • June 17, 02:33 AM • 27721 views
World leaders react to Trump's Iran deal, Europe signals potential easing of sanctions

World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.

Politics • June 15, 08:23 AM • 5135 views
ZNPP reconnected to the grid after emergency shutdown - IAEA

The Zaporizhzhia NPP has been reconnected to the 'Ferrosplavna' backup line after a three-day blackout caused by hostilities. The IAEA monitored the repairs and calls for "restraint" near the plant.

Society • June 13, 09:38 PM • 9504 views
IAEA adopts resolution demanding Iran report uranium stockpiles and admit inspectors

The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution demanding that Tehran declare its uranium stockpiles. The document was supported by 21 countries, while Russia and China voted against it.

Politics • June 12, 02:01 AM • 14253 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP suffers 19th blackout

Due to an attack on a substation, the ZNPP has lost external power for the 19th time. The plant is operating on diesel generators to provide cooling for its six reactors.

Society • June 11, 07:56 AM • 5180 views
Russian attack on Chornobyl storage facility – Sybiha reacts to statement by 47 states and the EU

47 states and the EU condemned the Russian attack on the nuclear storage facility near the Chornobyl NPP. Andrii Sybiha called on the world to increase pressure on the aggressor and stop nuclear blackmail.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 06:41 PM • 8837 views
The timeline for restoring operations at the Chornobyl nuclear waste storage facility following Russian shelling remains unknown – IAEA

A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear storage building near the Chornobyl NPP and the IAEA office. It remains unclear when the facility will be able to resume receiving spent fuel from Ukraine's operational nuclear power plants.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 02:01 AM • 5047 views
SBU classifies Russian strike on nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl NPP as a war crimePhoto

The SBU has opened a case regarding a drone strike on a nuclear storage facility near the Chornobyl NPP. Buildings and the IAEA facility were damaged; the radiation level remains within normal limits.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 02:11 PM • 4462 views
Grossi concerned over Russian strike; IAEA team to visit Chernobyl site facility to inspect the aftermath

Ukraine informed the IAEA of damage to a fuel reception building due to a drone strike. Radiation levels at the facility remain within normal limits.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 10:21 AM • 53000 views
IAEA must respond to Russia's strike on the spent nuclear fuel storage facility and dispatch a mission to document the consequences - Ministry of Energy

Russia attacked a spent nuclear fuel storage facility with a drone. Ukraine calls on the IAEA to dispatch a mission to document the consequences and assess the actions of the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 09:29 AM • 4187 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP restored power after 15 hours of total blackout - IAEA

External power supply has been restored at the ZNPP after 15 hours of operation on diesel generators. This is already the 18th instance of the plant being disconnected during the war.

Society • June 6, 06:00 PM • 10504 views
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Anniversary of the Kakhovka HPP explosion - how the disaster changed southern UkrainePhoto

Due to the destruction of the hydroelectric power plant, the south lost 18 cubic kilometers of water and its irrigation system. Toxic deposits on the bottom threaten the region's ecology for decades.

Society • June 6, 05:53 AM • 111867 views
Local ceasefire agreed near ZNPP to repair critical line – IAEA

A local ceasefire has been agreed upon near the ZNPP to repair the 750 kV Dniprovska line. This will help avoid a nuclear accident caused by power failures.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 06:15 AM • 6730 views
IAEA received a report from the Russian-occupied ZNPP regarding the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia TPP

The IAEA reported the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia TPP, which provides power to the nuclear power plant. Currently, the power line is operational, and the personnel are in shelters.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 09:14 AM • 18275 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP once again temporarily plunged into blackout for the seventeenth time - IAEA

The occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP lost external power overnight for the seventeenth time. IAEA representatives officially reported the latest incident at the plant.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 06:00 AM • 3787 views
Kazakhstan is ready to host Iranian uranium stockpiles subject to a nuclear deal

Kazakhstan is ready to accept Iranian uranium to facilitate a nuclear deal with the US. The IAEA supports the idea, but Tehran is currently opposed to the export of the fuel.

Politics • June 2, 10:22 AM • 4475 views
Ukraine has step-by-step proposals for the reform of the OSCE, IAEA, and other institutions - Sybiha

Andrii Sybiha presented a step-by-step plan for the reform of the OSCE and the IAEA. The Minister called Russia's veto power in the UN Security Council the main threat to global security.

Politics • June 1, 06:53 PM • 3065 views
IAEA records damage to the exterior of the ZNPP turbine hall

Experts discovered damage to a metal hatch and drone debris near the sixth power unit. The radiation situation at the plant remains within normal limits.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 02:50 PM • 11128 views
"As always, logic is lacking": MFA reveals the goal of new Russian accusations regarding the ZNPP

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine rejected Russia's accusations regarding attacks on the ZNPP. Kyiv calls on the IAEA not to grant Russia a seat on the agency's Board of Governors.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 02:46 AM • 7178 views
IAEA demands access to ZNPP turbine hall following Russian drone damage - statement

Rafael Grossi demands access to the sixth power unit of the ZNPP after a drone attack. The IAEA will assess the threat to nuclear safety after inspecting the site of the incident.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 09:32 PM • 12554 views
Head of the CCD on Russia's statement regarding the ZNPP: "Attempting to use lies to cover up both its own strike in Romania and the attack on the Chernobyl sarcophagus"

The CCD has refuted Russia's claims of an alleged strike on a ZNPP power unit. Radiation levels are normal, and the IAEA should be granted access for verification.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 07:42 PM • 4377 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily lost all external power for the sixteenth time - IAEA

Overnight, the plant switched to diesel generators due to the disconnection of the last power line. The IAEA emphasizes the precarious state of nuclear safety at the facility.

Society • May 29, 11:00 AM • 4250 views
IAEA reports longest communication outage at Zaporizhzhia NPP since start of war

On May 28, ZNPP was without communication for 12 hours due to hostilities. Grossi reported drone strikes and a halt in fuel supplies for the plant's systems.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 08:50 PM • 3692 views
Trump stated that Iran's enriched uranium must be destroyed on-site or handed over to the USPhoto

Trump demands that Iran's enriched uranium be transferred to the US or destroyed under supervision. The procedure must take place under the control of the Atomic Energy Commission.

Politics • May 26, 01:55 AM • 5269 views
IAEA reports new risks at ZNPP due to drones and power supply issues

ZNPP depends on a single power line due to constant drone attacks. The IAEA is negotiating a ceasefire to carry out necessary repair work.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 01:09 PM • 3413 views
IAEA reports "significant increase in drone activity" near Ukrainian NPPs during Russian attacks

Over 160 enemy drones were recorded near three Ukrainian NPPs over two days. The IAEA calls for maximum restraint for the sake of nuclear safety.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:59 PM • 4550 views