January 21, 11:40 PM • 25495 views
January 21, 06:19 PM • 22402 viewsJanuary 21, 03:49 PM • 25484 viewsAn explosion and fire occurred at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after a Russian drone hit the protective shelter over reactor No. 4. The fire was extinguished, the radiation background did not change, but the damage to the shelter is estimated to be significant.
Russia disrupted the next rotation of IAEA experts to ZNPP using armed stormtroopers with white flags. Moscow is trying to force the IAEA to violate Ukraine's sovereignty and send experts through the occupied territories.
Ukrainian defense forces advanced east of Nadiivka near Pokrovsk. At the same time, Russian troops made progress near Kupyansk, Toretsk and Kurakhove, capturing several settlements.
The IAEA is forced to postpone the rotation of its mission to the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP due to the lack of security guarantees from Russia. russia uses blackmail and intimidation of experts, even striking a drone at an IAEA vehicle earlier.
Monthly conscription to the Russian army does not cover the losses of the military at the front. Members of the State Duma justify the refusal to mobilize again, despite staffing problems.
The President of Ukraine announced that the working dates of the visit of Keith Kellogg's team had been agreed upon. The American delegation plans to arrive in Kyiv after February 11.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said that he would not be visiting Zaporizhzhia NPP due to his busy schedule. He also expressed concern about the degradation of the power grid and the upcoming reconstruction of the plant.
Energy Minister Halushchenko said that equipment at ZNPP had degraded during the occupation.
Rafael Grossi announced talks with the Trump team in Washington and other places to discuss global issues. The IAEA chief will also visit Moscow this week to maintain channels of communication.
Rafael Grossi visited Kyivska substation to assess nuclear safety and possible risks. IAEA representatives are assessing the impact of attacks on the power grid and working to prevent nuclear incidents.
U. S. intelligence has revealed that Iran is studying the possibility of rapidly developing primitive nuclear weapons. The country has enough fuel for 4-5 bombs, but has not yet decided to produce them.
Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine to assess the damage at the Kyiv substation. The visit is aimed at preventing nuclear incidents and assessing the safety of the country's nuclear power industry.
The Presidential Office is preparing for important talks with European partners and the United States. At a meeting with international experts, they discussed the need for joint solutions for a lasting peace.
DPRK troops were withdrawn from the front line after heavy losses and disorganization. Their numbers have been halved in three months, but the United States allows for the possibility of their return after additional training.
Rafael Grossi will visit Kyiv on February 4 to discuss nuclear safety during the war. IAEA experts continue to record military activity and drones near Ukrainian NPPs.
Rafael Grossi will visit Russia in early February 2025 to meet with the head of Rosatom. It is planned to discuss the situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP, but without visiting the plant itself.
Iran has about 200 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, which is close to the weapons-grade level of 90%. According to IAEA criteria, this is enough to produce five nuclear weapons with further enrichment.
IAEA experts conducted three visits to Ukrainian power substations at the end of last year. During the inspections, they found remnants of cluster munitions and documented damage to critical nuclear power plant infrastructure.
The head of the SNRIU reported a lack of qualified personnel at ZNPP and a high level of militarization. Russian weapons are stored at the plant, and the IAEA does not have full access to the facility.
The Center for Countering Disinformation denies Russian claims of Ukrainian attacks on ZNPP. The IAEA confirms explosions and a possible drone attack near the plant, as well as increased military activity.
Russian invaders have twice unsuccessfully tried to repair the damaged shunt reactor at ZNPP. Energoatom warns of risks due to unskilled actions of the occupiers.
The IAEA mission documented the damage to electrical substations critical to the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants after the Russian attacks in November and December. The experts assessed the intensity of the attacks and the status of the restoration work.
Britain, France, and Germany accused Iran of building up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to unprecedented levels. The IAEA confirms that Iran is the only country that possesses uranium with a purity of 60%.
The IAEA has extended its monitoring mission at key substations for the operation of Ukrainian NPPs. The decision was made after a meeting between Herman Galushchenko and Rafael Grossi and the adoption of a resolution on the protection of energy infrastructure.
The IAEA reports that 5 out of 9 operating power units in Ukraine have been reduced due to the morning attack by Russia. During the attack, Ukrainian forces shot down 81 missiles and 80 drones.
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution on the protection of the energy infrastructure of nuclear power plants. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the document, which recognizes attacks on power substations as a threat to nuclear safety.
The Israel Defense Forces said it could strike Iran's nuclear facilities after weakening its allies in the region. The Israeli Air Force is increasing its readiness for potential strikes despite Iran's denial of developing nuclear weapons.
The IAEA Board of Governors has adopted a resolution on the security of energy infrastructure proposed by Ukraine. Russia and China voted against it, 22 countries supported the document, 10 abstained.
Energy Minister Galushchenko initiated an emergency meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors due to the Russian drone attack on the mission's vehicle. The meeting will be held on December 12 in Vienna.
In Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian FPV drone attacked an IAEA convoy, damaging one of the vehicles. President Zelenskyy called on international partners to respond decisively to the incident.
