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Russia deliberately disconnected the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from Ukraine's grid to test its integration into the Russian network, amid a nearly three-week blackout that poses nuclear safety risks, with Ukraine and international agencies condemning Russia's actions as illegal and dangerous.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of a critical situation at Europe's largest nuclear plant, Zaporizhzhia, which has been off the grid for seven days due to Russian shelling preventing repairs, raising fears of a nuclear meltdown. The IAEA is working to restore power, but the situation remains dangerous as emergency generators are the only power source, and both sides are hindered by military activity. Zelenskyy condemned Russia's actions, emphasizing the threat to global safety.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia, hitting a nuclear power plant and a fuel export terminal, causing a fire and reducing nuclear reactor capacity, amid ongoing conflict and tensions.
A French nuclear power plant, Gravelines, was temporarily shut down after jellyfish clogged its cooling system, causing four units to automatically switch off. The incident was deemed a non-nuclear event with no safety or environmental impact, and the plant is working to restart safely. The jellyfish entered due to their gelatinous bodies evading filters, a problem that has occurred at other plants in the past, and is linked to the warm summer temperatures increasing jellyfish activity.
Four reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant were temporarily shut down due to a swarm of jellyfish in the cooling systems, likely caused by rising water temperatures from global warming. The incident did not damage the equipment or pose safety risks, and the reactors are expected to restart soon. The increase in jellyfish is linked to warmer waters and invasive species entering the North Sea.
A swarm of jellyfish clogged cooling pumps at France's largest nuclear plant, Gravelines, causing automatic shutdowns of four reactors. The plant is now fully offline for safety diagnostics, with no impact on safety or environment. The increase in jellyfish is linked to warming waters and invasive species, raising concerns about ecological and operational impacts.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine have brought the world dangerously close to a nuclear accident. The IAEA confirmed three attacks on the plant since April 7, raising concerns about nuclear safety in the region. Both Russia and Ukraine have traded blame for the attacks, with the U.S. accusing Russia of disregarding the risks and Ukraine alleging a false flag operation by Russia. The plant, one of the world's largest, has been a focal point of fears of a potential nuclear disaster amid continued fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
The International Atomic Energy Agency held an emergency meeting to address the heightened risk of a nuclear accident at Ukraine's largest nuclear facility, following a series of drone attacks on the site near Zaporizhzhia. The director general warned that the situation posed a significant risk and urged all parties involved to exercise caution.
The UN's atomic watchdog agency has described the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine as "extremely serious" following an alleged drone attack that caused an explosion at a training center next to the facility. The plant, which is under Russian occupation, has been caught in the crossfire of the war, raising concerns about a potential nuclear disaster. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of attacks on the plant, with the IAEA confirming the physical impact of drone detonations. The plant's operators have criticized Russia's allegations and expressed the need to safeguard the facility, which remains critical for Ukraine's energy supply.
The Biden administration has announced a $1.52 billion loan guarantee to revitalize a dormant nuclear power facility in Michigan, aiming to support sustainable energy and carbon-neutral power sources as part of its broader agenda to invest in America's nuclear infrastructure.
Images taken by miniature drones from inside the damaged Fukushima reactor show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials, leaving many questions unanswered about the location and condition of the highly radioactive melted nuclear fuel. The drones' high-definition color images revealed brown objects of various shapes and sizes dangling from the pedestal, but officials were unable to determine whether they were melted fuel or equipment without additional data. The daunting task of decommissioning the plant, which has been delayed for years by technical hurdles and lack of data, remains a significant challenge.
Turkish counter-terrorism police have arrested a Russian citizen working at a nuclear power plant under construction in Turkey's Mersin province on suspicion of ties to the militant group Islamic State. The suspect was found to be using a fake identity at the $20-billion Akkuyu nuclear plant, being built by Russian conglomerate Rosatom. This comes amid Turkey's recent detention of 147 people with suspected Islamic State ties across 33 provinces, following an attack at a Catholic church in Istanbul last month.
Turkish counter-terrorism police have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State group who was working at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant under false identity papers. The suspect, a Russian national, has been jailed pending trial. This arrest comes as part of Turkish authorities' crackdown on IS suspects, following recent attacks and the arrest of 147 people with suspected ties to IS in operations across 33 provinces.
A report presented at a safety panel meeting revealed that last week's earthquake in central Japan caused stress on a local nuclear power plant that exceeded its design limits, although it did not pose an immediate safety threat. The earthquake hit the plant while it was offline, and experts emphasized the need for seismic research to inform future safety measures. The operators have been urged to address issues with electric transformers and real-time radiation monitoring, as Japan continues to prioritize nuclear safety following the Fukushima disaster in 2011.
A 3-meter tsunami reached the Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa Prefecture following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in central Japan, but the plant was not damaged due to its elevation and seawall. The tsunami's exact height is unknown as data transmissions stopped after the quake, but the water level in a pool connected to the Sea of Japan rose by approximately 3 meters.