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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 • 3709 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 • 4574 views
The US has removed enriched uranium from Venezuela

13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.

News of the World • May 9, 05:28 PM • 20705 views
Ukrainian schools and universities to switch to autonomous power supply during blackouts - Shmyhal

Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.

Society • May 5, 02:46 PM • 2794 views
IAEA recorded damage to equipment of ZNPP laboratory following drone strike

The IAEA recorded damage to the meteorological equipment of the ZNPP laboratory following reports of a drone attack. Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint near nuclear facilities.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:53 AM • 4188 views
Strikes barely set back Iran's nuclear program, weaponization timeline remains unchanged – US intelligence

Iran's nuclear program has barely stalled following US and Israeli attacks, according to US intelligence.

News of the World • May 5, 12:58 AM • 4266 views
IAEA to inspect laboratory near Zaporizhzhia NPP following report of attack

The IAEA will inspect a radiation monitoring laboratory near the ZNPP following a drone attack. Experts have already requested access to the facility to assess the damage.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 06:23 PM • 18581 views
IAEA has sent a mission to inspect substations critical to Ukraine's nuclear power plants - Shmyhal

IAEA experts will visit 14 substations to assess the safety of nuclear power plant operations. This is the seventh such mission since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 10:14 AM • 4559 views
Grossi stated the risk of nuclear catastrophe is at its highest since the Cold War

The IAEA Director General stated that the risk of a nuclear catastrophe has risen to Cold War levels. This is attributed to the war in Europe and the pressure on the security system.

News of the World • April 28, 09:32 AM • 4067 views
Occupied ZNPP reports driver killed near the plant due to drone strike – IAEA

The IAEA reported the death of a driver following a drone strike on a transport workshop near the ZNPP. The agency's team on-site will investigate this incident.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 11:57 AM • 5980 views
"Chornobyl: People and Meanings" – Zelenskyy and Grossi participate in the opening of the exhibitionVideo

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rafael Grossi opened the exhibition "Chornobyl: People and Meanings. " The President discussed the consequences of Russian strikes on the Chornobyl NPP and nuclear safety.

Society • April 26, 02:19 PM • 6297 views
IAEA Director General handed over to Ukraine a unique methodology for the operation of nuclear power plants during wartime

Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine for the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl and handed over the methodology for the operation of NPPs during war. Shmyhal thanked for the document and ambulances for ChAES and PAES.

Politics • April 26, 10:55 AM • 3919 views
Modernization of NPPs and Chernobyl Zone Facilities - Ukraine and IAEA Will Cooperate to Develop Nuclear Energy

Ministry of Energy and IAEA Will Cooperate on Modernization of NPPs, Chernobyl, and Construction of New Units. Grossi Handed Over Methodology for NPPs During Wartime and Medical Vehicles.

Economy • April 26, 09:57 AM • 3706 views
The race for the new UN chief heats up with first interviews

Four candidates for the UN leadership position have declared a deep crisis and a loss of trust in the organization. The new secretary must address the issue of the financial deficit.

News of the World • April 23, 05:55 AM • 4064 views
Kravchenko: Russia ignores the security of all of Europe and, apparently, deliberately attacked the Chernobyl sarcophagus

The investigation confirmed Russia's deliberate attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant using UAVs. Repairing the shield damage will cost at least 500 million euros.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 12:24 PM • 5349 views
Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, creating risk of major accident - Reuters

35 Kinzhal missile flyovers and 92 drones near nuclear facilities have been recorded. Damage to the Chornobyl NPP sarcophagus threatens corrosion and requires 500 million euros.

Society • April 22, 10:33 AM • 5729 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses external power for the second time in a week, IAEA investigates

The Zaporizhzhia NPP has temporarily lost all external power for the fourteenth time since the start of the war. The IAEA is conducting an investigation due to critical nuclear safety risks.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:55 PM • 3256 views
Trump not considering extending truce with Iran - media

The US President sees no need to extend the truce after April 21. Trump expects negotiations to resume in Pakistan.

News of the World • April 15, 05:29 AM • 8342 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses external power for the thirteenth time - IAEA

The last power line was disconnected, forcing the ZNPP to switch to diesel generators. The IAEA is negotiating the repair of damaged networks.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 07:05 AM • 3485 views
Iran announced a historic victory and the surrender of the United States on its terms

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced the US acceptance of a 10-point plan. The document provides for the lifting of all sanctions and the withdrawal of American troops.

Politics • April 8, 04:14 AM • 6766 views
Iran again reported a shell hit near the Bushehr NPP - IAEA

A shell hit near the Iranian nuclear power plant, damaging a building and killing a security guard. The IAEA did not record an increase in radiation, but Grossi expressed concern.

Society • April 4, 11:11 AM • 6313 views
Donors allocated 30 million euros for the initial restoration of the "Arch" at the Chernobyl NPP after the Russian attack

30 million euros will be allocated for the initial restoration of the facility. The full repair of the structure by 2030 is estimated at 412 million euros due to the risks of metal corrosion.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 07:59 AM • 4293 views
IAEA confirms serious damage to Iranian nuclear facility in Khondab

Satellite images show damage to heavy water plant after Israeli attack. The IAEA notes that there was no nuclear material there at the time of the strike.

News of the World • March 29, 10:43 PM • 16575 views
IAEA is investigating information about an attack on a nuclear facility in Iran, no increase in radiation levels was detected

The Shahid Rezaei Nejad uranium production plant in Iran's Yazd province was attacked. The IAEA is studying the data and has not detected an increase in radiation levels at the facility.

News of the World • March 27, 09:03 PM • 13815 views
US and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facility in Arak - Media

US and Israeli forces attacked an inactive heavy water reactor in Iran. There were no casualties, as civilians were warned in advance about strikes on infrastructure.

News of the World • March 27, 06:49 PM • 6159 views
Iran reports shell hit near Bushehr NPP

Iranian authorities reported a shell falling near the Bushehr NPP without casualties or damage. Israel and the US were accused of the attack amid escalating tensions in the region.

News of the World • March 24, 11:33 PM • 16518 views
Occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP loses power from Dniprovska line - IAEAVideo

The occupied ZNPP is left with a single backup power transmission line after the main one was disconnected. Rafael Grossi is negotiating repairs to the damage.

Society • March 24, 01:28 PM • 4572 views
IAEA handed over new energy equipment to Ukraine to protect grids

Mykolaiv energy workers received special equipment from the IAEA for rapid accident detection. The assistance will help stabilize the system's operation after attacks.

Society • March 19, 09:59 PM • 11085 views
Iran reported a projectile hit on the territory of the Bushehr NPP - IAEA

Iran informed the IAEA about a shell hitting the territory of the nuclear power plant. No damage to the facility or casualties among personnel have been reported so far.

News of the World • March 18, 11:02 AM • 6181 views
The world's largest mural-embroidered shirt was created on the reactors of the Khmelnytskyi NPPPhoto

An ornament covering an area of over 1,800 square meters was depicted on two power units of the Khmelnytskyi NPP. The record was set on the anniversary of synchronization with the EU energy grid.

Society • March 18, 07:06 AM • 121641 views