International Atomic Energy Agency
Zaporizhzhia NPP has restored connection to the 150 kV backup power line. However, the IAEA notes that the supply of electricity for reactor cooling and other important functions remains unstable.
The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Two Russian UAVs were spotted near the South Ukrainian NPP at a distance of less than 10 km from nuclear facilities. “Energoatom warns of an increase in the number of such incidents and possible preparations by Russia for strikes on nuclear infrastructure.
The deputy ministers of Ukraine and France discussed priorities for assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector. These include equipment for repairs, gas turbines, generators, and projects to develop energy storage systems.
As a result of the Russian attack, the power line of the occupied Zaporizhia NPP was de-energized. The Ministry of energy demands to return the station under the control of Ukraine for safe operation.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will arrive in Belarus today for meetings in Minsk and a visit to Astravets NPP. Experts will assess the situation at the NPP and the implementation of the 2021 safety recommendations.
The President of Ukraine prepares to present the Victory Plan in the United States. Russia intensifies nuclear threats and attacks on Ukrainian cities, and Western allies call for Ukraine to be allowed to strike at Russian territory.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in the United States. They discussed threats to nuclear safety from Russia and ways to prevent incidents at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
UN Secretary-General Guterres said that 15 million Ukrainians are in need of humanitarian assistance, most of them women and children. He called on donors to support the UN humanitarian response plan for 2024.
Ukraine is actively cooperating with the IAEA to expand the monitoring mission to key substations after the Russian attacks. The Deputy Minister of Energy reported on the first results and thanked the IAEA for the decision to expand the mission.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said that the situation around the Kursk NPP is serious, but the agency is not planning a permanent mission there. The situation at Zaporizhzhya NPP remains tense.
“Energoatom reported that a Russian attack drone flew near the Khmelnytsky NPP on the night of September 22. This is not the first time that Russia has threatened the security of Ukrainian nuclear facilities.
Ukraine has provided the IAEA with information about possible Russian attacks on nuclear energy facilities. According to intelligence reports, Russia is preparing attacks on Ukraine's critical nuclear facilities before winter, which could lead to a global incident.
Ukraine has called on the IAEA to speed up the deployment of monitoring missions to critical nuclear power plants. This is due to the threat of Russian attacks on nuclear facilities on the eve of winter, which could lead to radiation hazards.
Minister Sibiga said that Russia plans to attack Ukraine's critical nuclear energy facilities before winter. This creates a risk of a global nuclear incident, which has been reported to the IAEA and partners.
The President of Ukraine thanked the IAEA for the resolution confirming the need to restore control over the ZNPP. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of collective action to stop Russia's nuclear blackmail.
The IAEA General Conference approves a resolution on nuclear safety in Ukraine. The document demands that Russia withdraw its military from ZNPP and return the plant to Ukrainian control.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed his readiness to support the project to complete KhNPP Units 3 and 4. The parties discussed specific parameters for the participation of IAEA experts in the project implementation.
Ukraine's Energy Minister discussed with the IAEA chief the expansion of monitoring of substations critical to nuclear power plants. Galushchenko emphasized the importance of the presence of IAEA inspectors to ensure nuclear safety.
Russia is conducting an information campaign about Kursk for domestic and foreign audiences. The goal is to discredit Ukraine, spread fakes about “voluntary” surrender, and reduce reports of Ukrainian military success.
The IAEA Director General said that the nuclear safety situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP has deteriorated after a drone strike on August 17. Grossi called on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and adhere to the principles of protection of the ZNPP.
The Russian Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry announce that Ukraine is allegedly preparing to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant. Russia calls on international organizations to condemn “provocative actions” and prevent a “large-scale man-made disaster.
Ukraine is carrying out an unprecedented repair campaign of energy facilities despite constant attacks. The goal is to prepare as much equipment as possible for the heating season, especially in the nuclear power sector.
Russian occupation forces did not allow IAEA experts to inspect the ZNPP cooling tower after the fire. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine said that this prevented them from making final conclusions about the circumstances of the fire.
At night, Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Chernihiv region. Consumers are supplied with power, no blackouts are expected, but Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity throughout the day.
The IAEA found no evidence of a drone attack after inspecting Zaporizhzhia NPP. The agency believes it is unlikely that the fire started at the foot of the cooling tower, but no final conclusions have been made.
The mayor of Enerhodar, Dmytro Orlov, said that the fire at the plant on August 11 was a provocation by the Russians. According to him, there is nothing to burn in the idle cooling towers, and the radiation background is normal.
IAEA experts observed heavy smoke at ZNPP after the explosions in the evening. The plant's team reported a possible drone attack on the cooling tower, with no impact on nuclear safety.
President Zelenskyy reported a fire on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, set by the Russian occupiers. He emphasized that the situation cannot be normal while the plant is under Russian control.
The IAEA is monitoring the situation at the Kursk NPP due to reports of military activity in the region. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called on the parties to exercise restraint and reminded them of the principles of nuclear safety.