Ukraine negotiates nuclear plant protection with UN atomic watchdog observers
Kyiv is in talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to place foreign observers near its nuclear power plants.
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IAEA head says tower at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant requires demolition after fire
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said a cooling tower at Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had been badly damaged in a fire last month and would probably have to be demolished.
Russian attacks on power sector pose risk to nuclear facilities, Ukraine says
A Russian drone and missile attack earlier this week forced Ukraine to disconnect several nuclear power units from the grid, posing a risk to the nuclear power sector, a Ukrainian mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Thursday (29 A…
Ukraine war briefing: pilot killed after first F-16 crash since delivery of jets last month
The fighter jet went down during a major Russian attack on Ukraine, the military said in a statement. What we know on day 919One of the F-16 warplanes that Ukraine received from its western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed, killing …
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin regime ‘threatening world with nuclear catastrophe,’ says Ukraine – as it happened
IAEA has urged both sides to refrain from fighting around nuclear plantsRussia said Thursday that it took two more east Ukrainian villages – in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions – as its forces continue their advance deeper into the country.The defence m…
UN fears nuclear incident possible at Russia’s ‘vulnerable’ Kursk plant after drone strikes
International Atomic Energy Agency raises the alarm about the Kursk plant’s vulnerable nuclear reactor as war rages nearby.
Putin’s war is raising risk of another Chernobyl, says historian who inspired hit TV show
Serhii Plokhy’s account of the 1986 disaster stunned readers and TV audiences. Now his new book warns that the threat of nuclear terror has only increasedThere are, Serhii Plokhy says, not many amusing stories to come out of the war between Russia and …
IAEA chief to visit Kursk nuclear plant due to Ukraine incursion
Rafael Grossi says Russian power station is within artillery range of Ukrainian positions
Safety deteriorating at Ukraine nuclear plant after drone strike, IAEA warns
IAEA chief says he is “extremely concerned” about safety at the Zaporizhzhia facility.
Safety at Ukraine nuclear plant deteriorates after nearby blast: IAEA
Safety at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is deteriorating following a drone strike that hit a perimeter access road on Saturday (17 August), according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Mariano Grossi.
Safety at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant deteriorating, IAEA warns
Atomic energy watchdog reports damage after Russia accuses Ukraine of dropping explosive charge nearbyThe UN’s nuclear watchdog warned on Saturday that the safety situation at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was “deteriorating” after a nearb…
No sign of elevated radiation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant despite fire
Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of starting a fire on the grounds of Europe’s largest and now Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Sunday (11 August), with both sides reporting no sign of elevated radiation.
Russia sets Ukrainian nuclear power plant on fire, says Zelenskyy
Fighting close to large nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia has caused concern among atomic experts.
European powers seek action against Iran at IAEA meeting despite US concerns
France, Germany and the United Kingdom have circulated a draft resolution against Iran ahead of the UN nuclear watchdog’s board meeting next week and appear determined to push it despite opposition from Washington.
IAEA chief in Iran seeking tougher checks on country’s nuclear programme
Iran has limited the UN nuclear watchdog’s ability to conduct proper checks on its nuclear activities and the body faces a number of other hurdles imposed by Tehran.
Ukraine war briefing: attacks on nuclear plant are Russian ‘false flag’, Kyiv tells UN security council
Zaporizhzhia ‘getting dangerously close to a nuclear accident’ says IAEA chief, as Russians and Ukrainians trade accusations. What we know on day 783See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine’s UN ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has accused Russia of a “a w…
UN nuclear watchdog’s board sets emergency meeting after Zaporizhzhia attacks
The UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors will hold an emergency meeting at the request of both Ukraine and Russia to discuss attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, after the enemies accused each other of drone attacks.
Ukraine war briefing: Three killed in second day of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, says governor
At least nine injured in strikes on region, with industrial facility among targets, official says; Russia has attacked up to 80% of Ukraine’s conventional power plants, says energy minister. What we know on day 776See all our Ukraine war coverageRussia…
Russia-Ukraine war: Operators say another drone downed at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – as it happened
Russian-controlled power station says drone shot down over roof over reactor number six, which is currently shut downThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has condemned a drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-co…
Drone strikes hit Russia-controlled nuclear power plant in Ukraine
“This is a major escalation of the nuclear safety and security dangers,” said UN atomic chief.
Ukraine says it has ‘nothing to do’ with attacks on nuclear plant
Russia’s nuclear power corporation, Rosatom, accused Ukraine’s military of launching a series of attacks on the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station and the UN’s nuclear watchdog called for such incidents to cease immediately.
IAEA calls for caution following strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant significantly increase accident risk, warns The International Atomic Energy Agency.
UN nuclear watchdog head condemns drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Rafael Grossi says three direct hits against the main reactor containment structures ‘significantly increase the risk of a major nuclear accident’See all our Ukraine war coverageThe head of the UN’s atomic watchdog agency has condemned a drone strike o…
Russia says Ukraine drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia on Sunday said that a Ukraine drone attack hit the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urged restraint.
Russia-Ukraine war: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack – as it happened
International Atomic Energy Agency warns about safety after Russia says Ukrainian drone detonated at nuclear power plantSee all our Ukraine war coverageThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed on Sunday by authorities at the Zaporizhz…
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine invites Xi Jinping to participate in peace talks, says Zelenskiy’s adviser – as it happened
Chinese president is one of Putin’s closest allies and so ‘participation will be very important’, says adviser Igor ZhovkvaHere are some of the latest images coming out of Ukraine:UN nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi, will visit Ukraine, including …
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv accused of drone attack on Russian oil depot in Klintsy – as it happened
Strike on Friday targeted a Rosneft oil storage facility about 50km from the Ukrainian border, in Russian town of Klintsy, officials saidAt a glance: what we know on day 696Russian troops have reinstalled mines along the perimeter of the Zaporizhzhia n…
Iran’s barring of nuclear inspectors is serious blow to IAEA’s work, Grossi says
Iran’s barring of some of the UN nuclear watchdog’s most experienced and expert inspectors from the team allowed to operate there is a “very serious blow” to the agency’s work, the watchdog’s chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday (22 November).
Zelenskyy says Russia probably targeted Khmelnitskyi nuclear plant with drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian drone attack early on Wednesday (25 October) in the western Khmelnitskyi region had probably targeted the area’s nuclear power station.
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 610
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine is preparing for renewed Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure ahead of winter; Russia claims to have conducted a simulated nuclear strikeSee all our Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskiy has said Ukraine is pr…
Zelenskiy pledged not to attack nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia, says IAEA chief
Rafael Grossi says president personally assured him Ukraine ‘will not directly bomb or shell’ plant in counteroffensiveRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Volodymyr Zelenskiy h…
EU urges Iran to reconsider rejection of nuclear inspectors
The European Union on Sunday (17 September) told Iran to reconsider its decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 564 of the invasion
G20 declaration ‘nothing to be proud of’, says Kyiv; Ukraine warns against lifting sanctions as Russia pushes grain deal; Ukraine condemns lack of progress for a tribunal to prosecute Russian leadersSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageThe Ukrainian …
US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine
The Biden administration will for the first time send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters and separately confirmed by two US officials.
Global uranium demand boost raises questions of supply security
The war in Ukraine and talks of energy independence are pushing superpowers to turn to nuclear, driving uranium prices up after a 10-year slump, and raising concerns that supply shortages are not to be ruled out in the long run.
Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting 24 August
Japan said on Tuesday it will start releasing more than 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on 24 August, putting into motion a plan that has drawn strong criticism from China.
Fukushima wastewater release plan based on safety, scientific evidence
Japan’s decision on the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) -treated water in Fukushima is based on scientific evidence and IAEA safety standards, writes Masaki Yasushi. Masaki Yasushi is Japan’s ambassador to the EU. Twelve years ago, Japan…
UN inspectors find mines at Russian-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine
Explosives planted in buffer zone at Zaporizhzhia facility should not affect its safety and security systems, says IAEA
Russia places explosive mines near occupied nuclear reactor, watchdog says
Ukraine’s energy minister warns ‘it might blow up at any moment.’
Moscow says NATO leaders should discuss Ukraine nuclear plant
‘The vast majority of the alliance members will be in the direct impact zone’ of any potential radioactive disaster, Russia’s Foreign Ministry says.
After allegation of explosives on roof, IAEA asks more access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Experts from the UN nuclear watchdog based at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine have yet to observe any indications of explosives, but they need more access to be sure, the agency said on Wednesday (5 July).
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of plotting imminent attack on nuclear plant
Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday (4 July) accused each other of plotting to stage an attack on the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, long the subject of mutual recriminations and suspicions.
Ukraine warns of nuclear disaster as Russia orders staff to leave power plant
International Atomic Energy Agency found no visible mines at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station but still needs better access.