International Atomic Energy Agency
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.
The mayor of the russian city of kurchatov reported fighting several dozen kilometers from the kursk nuclear power plant. The IAEA is monitoring the situation, and the russian guard has stepped up security at the facility.
The occupiers attacked 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, drones, MLRS and artillery.
The IAEA reports on forest fires near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant that threaten its external power supply. The fires were observed under the overhead cables of two power lines supplying the plant.
The IAEA is monitoring the situation around the Kursk nuclear power plant after reports of a border breakthrough by Ukrainian forces. Rosgvardia has stepped up security at the plant and allocated additional forces.
The mayor of Enerhodar reported the presence of about 1,000 Russian troops at the plant. The plant lacks qualified personnel, and 6 reactors are in a state of cold shutdown.
The IAEA reports a decrease in the water level in the cooling pond at Zaporizhzhya NPP. The agency's Director General Rafael Grossi expressed concern about the nuclear safety of the plant.
IAEA experts continue to hear explosions near Zaporizhzhia NPP. Equipment is being serviced, but access to parts of the plant is limited.
The IAEA recorded a short-term outage at the second unit of the South Ukrainian NPP. The short circuit damaged the insulator, causing a leak and fire of oil, but the reactor was restarted in 17 hours.
The IAEA Board of Governors strongly condemned Russia's missile attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv on July 8 and decided to continue providing technical assistance to Ukraine, including support for the hospital.
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution initiated by Ukraine to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP, calling for its demilitarization and de-occupation.
Eight employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant were injured as a result of drone strikes near the plant, one of whom needed medical attention, resulting in an oil leak and damage to the power substation.
Due to the shelling and fire, ZNPP lost communication with an external radiation monitoring station located 16 km away, which further reduced its ability to detect radioactive releases during emergencies.
The Russian occupation forces have turned the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant into a military facility and are exporting unused equipment to the Russian Federation.