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Five drones buzzed a nuclear power plant in Belgium, causing concern and highlighting security vulnerabilities, as the country struggles to manage drone activity near critical infrastructure.
On Ukraine's 34th Independence Day, both Ukraine and Russia engaged in mutual drone attacks, with Russia targeting Ukrainian cities and Kyiv striking a Russian nuclear power plant, highlighting ongoing tensions and Ukraine's assertion of sovereignty amid international support.,
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that caused a fire at the Kursk nuclear power plant, with no casualties reported and radiation levels normal; Ukraine reported that Moscow launched drones and a cruise missile into Ukrainian airspace. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and military activity between the two countries.
A swarm of jellyfish caused the shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant by clogging its water intake filters, though safety was maintained. Jellyfish swarms frequently disrupt coastal power plants worldwide, prompting scientists to develop early warning tools to predict such events. Similar incidents have occurred in Scotland, Sweden, the US, Japan, and China, highlighting the ongoing environmental challenge posed by jellyfish to energy infrastructure.
A swarm of jellyfish overwhelmed the Gravelines nuclear power plant in France, causing a shutdown of four reactors to prevent disaster. The incident highlights the increasing frequency of jellyfish blooms, which are linked to climate change and human activity, posing ongoing challenges for nuclear safety. The plant is expected to resume operations after clearing the jellyfish from the filters.
Four reactors at the Gravelines Nuclear Power Station in France were shut down after jellyfish clogged their cooling systems, highlighting a growing challenge for nuclear plants caused by marine life swarms, which are exacerbated by climate change and environmental factors.
Russia accuses Ukraine of endangering European nuclear security by attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station with a drone, which was shot down over a reactor. Ukraine denies involvement, while the International Atomic Energy Agency confirms the impact of the drone attacks. The Kremlin warns of grave consequences, while the IAEA director general emphasizes the increased risk of a major nuclear accident and calls for an immediate cessation of such attacks. Both sides have accused each other of risking a nuclear accident, with the situation escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of targeting the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, with Moscow alleging Ukraine was behind drone attacks witnessed by U.N. inspectors and Kyiv accusing Russia of disinformation tactics. The plant, located in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, has been caught in the crossfire since the invasion, and the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed drone strikes on one of the plant’s reactors. Both sides have used propaganda and disinformation during the conflict, and the IAEA reported superficial damage to the reactor dome but stated that nuclear safety has not been compromised.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine was targeted by drone attacks, raising the risk of a major nuclear accident, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Russia, which has occupied the plant, blamed Ukraine for the attacks, while Kyiv denied involvement. The IAEA condemned the attacks and called for their immediate cessation, with experts inspecting the affected sites. Despite the incidents, the IAEA assured that nuclear safety was not compromised and urged military decision makers to refrain from actions that violate the protection of nuclear facilities.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine was damaged in a drone attack, with the International Atomic Energy Agency calling it a serious incident that has the potential to undermine the integrity of the reactor's containment system. The Russian-controlled facility sustained three direct hits against the main reactor containment, resulting in one fatality. Russian authorities accused the Ukrainian military of carrying out the attacks, while Ukraine denied any involvement. The IAEA emphasized that the damage has not compromised nuclear safety and urged military decision makers to abstain from actions violating the basic principles protecting nuclear facilities.
Ukrainian forces detonated a drone against the dome covering a shut-down nuclear reactor at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeast Ukraine. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the attack, but Russian officials claimed there was no serious damage and radiation levels remained normal. The IAEA warned both Ukraine and Russia to avoid actions that could jeopardize nuclear safety at the plant, which has been the subject of ongoing conflict and accusations between the two countries.
Untreated water leaked from a filtering device at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, containing 220 times the standard level of radioactive substances. The leak, caused by a valve left open during an inspection, resulted in an estimated 5.5 tons of water containing about 22 billion becquerels of cesium-137 and other radioactive substances entering the ground. Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to recover the leaked water and surrounding soil, and has not confirmed any environmental impact outside the plant.
Ukraine's foreign minister stated that an upcoming military and political shake-up will not affect relations with Western allies, amid speculation of the army chief's dismissal; Russian forces claim to have occupied advantageous positions in Donetsk, while Ukraine's armed forces repelled attacks in the region; Russian warships remain vulnerable after a Ukrainian strike on a missile corvette; Russia threatens to withdraw from the Arctic Council if its activities do not align with Moscow's interests; U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson's presence in Moscow sparks speculation of a potential interview with Russian President Putin, while the Kremlin declines to confirm his visit.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized Donald Trump's claim that he could end Ukraine's war with Russia in 24 hours as "very dangerous," expressing concern about Trump's unilateral decision-making and potential concessions to Russia. Meanwhile, the head of the U.N. atomic watchdog warned of re-planted mines around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and Russian forces shelled the southern Ukrainian town of Huliaipole, causing civilian casualties.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticizes Donald Trump's claim that he could end Ukraine's war with Russia in 24 hours as "very dangerous," expressing concern about unilateral U.S. action and potential concessions to Russia. Meanwhile, the head of the U.N. atomic watchdog warns of re-planted mines around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and Russian forces shell Ukrainian towns, causing casualties.