Zelenskyy calls US three-way split of Zaporizhzhia plant “unfair,” insists station belongs to Ukraine
Ukrainian president raises militarization, safety concerns, and questions over who pays for repairs
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Chornobyl’s protective arch “lost its primary safety functions” after Russian drone strike, IAEA says
Full restoration needed after February strike punched hole in structure covering reactor four at the nuclear disaster site.
IAEA brokers local ceasefire to fix Zaporizhzhia NPP power lines after record 4-week blackout
Specialists have reached the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to repair damaged power lines after a record four-week emergency mode operation that pushed diesel generators and the facility itself beyond their design limits
Russia deliberately hits facility powering Chornobyl’s confinement, which hides 3,250 tons of nuclear waste
The New Safe Confinement loses power amid a targeted strike, showing Russia’s willingness to weaponize nuclear safety against Europe.
Russia forces Europe’s largest nuclear plant into unprecedented 3-day blackout as safety fears mount
Emergency diesel generators are keeping cooling systems running at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after its last external power line was cut, with experts warning the record outage heightens the risk of a nuclear accident.
Russian drone crashes 800 meters from South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency called the overnight drone crash near Ukraine's South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant an incident that "came close to disaster."
What’s inside new International nuclear agency’s resolution on Ukraine’s occupied Zaporizhzhia plant, which Russia defies?
The world demands Zaporizhzhia’s plant return, but Moscow refuses to budge, leaving Europe on edge.
Russia is turning Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant into nuclear weapon with offering “joint control” over facility, says Kyiv
Russia is turning the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant into a nuclear weapon. Any attempt by Moscow to impose new forms…
Russia builds infrastructure for one of biggest thefts of war
Meanwhile, Ukraine and its media stay silent.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to discuss Zaporizhzhia NPP liberation in first talks with Russia
Ukraine’s president says the occupied nuclear plant is deteriorating under Russian control, posing a major security risk.
Axios: Biden reviewed options for striking Iran’s nuclear sites
A classified White House meeting explored military options for addressing Iran's nuclear program progress, sources disclose.
Ukraine downs 81/94 Russian missiles as Russia targets energy infrastructure, forcing nuclear plants to reduce energy output
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine's F-16 jets intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles. Ivano-Frankivsk authorities say it was the worst ever attack on the region.
UN nuclear watchdog board condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, failing to mention Russia
Following Nov. 28 assaults that threatened Ukraine's nuclear facilities, the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution in VIenna condemning strikes on critical energy infrastructure supporting nuclear plants.
Russian drone targets IAEA vehicle near occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility
An IAEA vehicle was struck by a drone while attempting to access the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility.
Three Ukrainian nuclear plants back online after Russian strikes
The IAEA's report refers to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine merely as "a conflict" and omits any mention of Russia, despite Russian damaging NPP power substations, knocking them offline or reducing their electricity output capacity.
IAEA: Nuclear safety at risk as Ukraine nuclear plants cut output after Russian attack
Three NPPs reduced electricity generation after Russia's Nov. 28 infrastructure attacks, IAEA reported, notably without naming Russia.
Occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant risks blackout after Russian shelling disables power line
The NPP is reliant on a single power line following Russian shelling. Ukraine's Energy Ministry warns of severe nuclear safety risks, urging international action at an IAEA meeting to restore Ukrainian control.
Massive Russian morning attack causes decrease in electrical power at Ukrainian nuclear power plants, IAEA says
Only 2 of 9 operating reactors at full capacity. Director Grossi warns of vulnerable energy infrastructure impacting nuclear safety.
UN nuclear agency funded Russian research in occupied Crimea, investigation reveals
The UN's nuclear watchdog, IAEA, signed two contracts after Russia occupied Crimea, potentially legitimizing occupation and contradicting UN resolutions on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Stoltenberg says Russia’s nuclear threats should not deter military aid to Ukraine
Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has urged member countries not to be swayed by Vladimir Putin's "reckless nuclear rhetoric," adding that increased military support for Ukraine remains crucial in the face of Russia's escalating threats.