IAEA Making Progress on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Access and Power Backup

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is "making progress" in inspecting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, following claims that it had been mined. The IAEA has requested access to various parts of the plant, including the rooftops, and has completed tours of the cooling ponds without finding any indications of explosives or mines. The agency is confident it will receive authorization to visit the rooftops soon. Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning provocations at the site, raising concerns about a potential radioactive disaster. The IAEA has contingency plans in place for emergency preparedness and response.