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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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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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Russia’s security chief at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant dies in car blast

Ukrainian intelligence shared video of a car explosion in Russian-occupied Enerhodar, reportedly killing collaborator Andrii Korotkyi, head of "physical security" at Zaporizhzhia NPP.

byYuri Zoria

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Norway detects radioactive cesium-137 near Russian border, launches investigation

Norway detected elevated Cesium-137 near the Russian border, higher than normal but posing no risk to humans or the environment. Possible sources include nuclear reactors, forest fires, or weapons testing at Russian sites in the area.

byYuri Zoria

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IAEA expands monitoring to include Ukrainian power substations for nuclear safety

Ukraine's chief nuclear inspector announced that the IAEA will expand its monitoring to key Ukrainian substations, not just nuclear plants, amid ongoing Russian air assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia again damages power line to occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

IAEA chief announced his visit to the Russian occupied facility in central Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Two nuclear power plant units were disconnected during Russia’s August 26 attack, Ukraine informs IAEA

Ukraine notified IAEA that Russian missile and drone assault on 26 August, causing disconnections at Rivne and South Ukraine nuclear power plants. Ukraine emphasizes deliberate targeting of energy infrastructure, threatening nuclear facility operations and public safety.

byYuri Zoria

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Energoatom: Russia-seized Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant survives eight full blackouts since invasion started

At the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest nuclear station, eight blackouts and one partial outage have occurred amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine since 2022, raising concerns about nuclear safety risks under Russian occupation.

byYuri Zoria