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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

byMaria Tril

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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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."

byMaria Tril

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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…

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia builds infrastructure for one of biggest thefts of war

Meanwhile, Ukraine and its media stay silent.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byMaria Tril

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byMaria Tril

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Stoltenberg: Kyiv justified in striking military targets outside Ukraine

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine warns IAEA of Russian intentions to target nuclear facilities ahead of winter

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has warned that Russia is planning strikes on critical nuclear facilities, which could trigger a catastrophic nuclear incident.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine to receive vital spare parts for nuclear plants following IAEA-facilitated deal with France

The agreement ensures Ukraine will receive essential spare parts for emergency diesel generators at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, helping to maintain the safety and functionality of its reactors during power outages.

byOlena Mukhina