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world6 months ago

Intensified Russian Attacks on Ukraine Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks, including a major drone assault on Kyiv and a strike on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which lost power and relies on emergency generators. Ukrainian and US leaders discuss strengthening air defenses amid ongoing conflict, with recent exchanges of prisoners and international support efforts. US President Trump expressed disappointment after a call with Putin, highlighting the ongoing tensions and escalation in the war.

via DW|
#kyiv-attack#russian-strikes#ukraine
international-relations-nuclear-safety1 year ago

"Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Targeted in Russia-Ukraine Feud"

Russia and Ukraine are in a heated dispute over alleged drone attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, with Moscow accusing Kyiv of launching "dangerous" strikes and Kyiv dismissing the claims as "fake" information. The incident has escalated tensions between the two countries, with Russia occupying the plant since its 2022 invasion. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed a "physical impact" on one reactor and one casualty, but stated that nuclear safety was not compromised. Both sides are trading accusations and seeking international condemnation, while the situation remains a source of concern for nuclear safety in Europe.

via Al Jazeera English|
#drone-attacks#international-relations-nuclear-safety#nuclear-safety
international-conflict1 year ago

"Russia's Targeted Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Escalate Conflict"

Russian troops conducted a major assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in power outages, damage to critical facilities, and a potential blackout at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Multiple cities, including Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih, experienced emergency shutdowns and infrastructure damage. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attacks, emphasizing the need for swift international support to defend against Russian aggression.

via Kyiv Post|
#energy-infrastructure#international-conflict#missile-attacks
international-affairs1 year ago

"IAEA Director General Addresses Worsening Safety at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant"

Ukraine's energy minister expressed growing concerns over the deteriorating safety at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-held territory, emphasizing the risk of a potential nuclear accident. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has condemned Russia's occupation of the plant and highlighted the lack of staffing and maintenance. The plant has experienced frequent power outages, relying on diesel generators to prevent a meltdown. Ukrainian staff, some of whom have been denied access for refusing to sign Russian contracts, continue to operate the plant alongside newer Russian arrivals. The IAEA report revealed a significant decrease in the number of staff, raising further safety concerns.

via Reuters|
#iaea#international-affairs#russia
energy2 years ago

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in Kyiv switches to reserve power line

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, controlled by the Russian military since February 2022, lost connection to its main external power line and was switched to a reserve line, which has less than half the power capacity. The plant is on the verge of a blackout, and this situation can lead to equipment failure. Additionally, signs of a steam leak prompted the shutdown of one reactor, affecting the plant's steam production. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been working to establish a safety mechanism for the plant.

via Reuters|
#blackout-risk#energy#reserve-power-line
international-affairs2 years ago

IAEA and UN Confirm No Explosives Found on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Roofs

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no mines or explosives on the roofs of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously claimed that Russia may be planning to "simulate an attack" on the plant. The IAEA was granted access to the roofs of two units after a monthlong wait. Last month, the IAEA team found mines in close proximity to the plant, but they were located in a restricted area controlled by the military.

via DW (English)|
#explosives#iaea#international-affairs
international-relations2 years ago

"NATO Summit Faces Urgent Talks on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Threat in Russia's Direct Impact Zone"

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned that the upcoming NATO summit should discuss the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, as the majority of NATO members would be in the direct impact zone in the event of a disaster. Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning an imminent attack on the plant. Ukrainian intelligence reported that Russian forces were withdrawing from the area around the plant, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy believes Russia is planning a local explosion to create fear of a global nuclear disaster. The International Atomic Energy Agency has not observed any visible indications of mines or explosives at the plant. President Biden, along with other NATO leaders, will be attending the summit in Lithuania, where discussions on admitting Sweden as a member and supporting Ukraine are expected.

via Fox News|
#international-relations#nato-summit#russia
international-relations2 years ago

"NATO Urged to Address Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant Concerns, Moscow Insists"

Russia has called on NATO leaders to discuss the conditions at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during their upcoming summit, warning that an accident at the facility could impact NATO member territories. Ukraine had previously raised concerns that Russia might be planning to blow up the plant, leading to a radioactive disaster. Russia's Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine of causing damage to the plant and urged NATO to pay attention to the potential fallout from a catastrophe. The NATO summit will also address issues such as arms supply to Ukraine and the possible accession of Sweden and Ukraine to the alliance. International Atomic Energy Agency experts have found no visible indications of mines or explosives at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

via POLITICO Europe|
#international-relations#nato#nuclear-disaster
international-relations2 years ago

"NATO Urged to Address Ukraine Nuclear Plant Concerns at Summit by Russia"

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, has called on NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at their upcoming summit, citing the alleged "systematic infliction of damage" by Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of planning to attack the plant, which is located on Russian-held territory in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned of a grave threat at the facility, claiming that Russian forces have mined the roof of several reactors. However, experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency have yet to observe any indications of mines or explosives at the plant.

via Yahoo News|
#international-relations#nato#russia
nuclear-energy2 years ago

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.

via The Moscow Times|
#iaea#inspection#nuclear-energy
international-relations2 years ago

Tensions Rise as Ukraine and Russia Clash Over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Ukraine and Russia have traded accusations regarding an imminent attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Kyiv claimed that Russia was planning a "provocation" at the plant, while Moscow accused Ukraine of planning an attack. Concerns over the safety of the plant have been heightened since the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, which provides cooling water for the reactors. Both sides have regularly accused each other of endangering the plant's safety since the start of the war in February 2022.

via Barron's|
#international-relations#provocation#russia
nuclear-energy2 years ago

UN expresses concern over water shortage at Ukrainian nuclear plant after dam collapse.

The UN atomic watchdog has expressed concern over a "significant discrepancy" in water level data at the breached Kakhovka dam used for cooling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's reactors. The International Atomic Energy Agency has requested wider access to the area to investigate the issue. The water from the reservoir is used to cool the facility's six reactors and spent fuel storage. The Kakhovka hydropower dam's destruction has flooded towns downstream and forced thousands of people from their homes.

via The Guardian|
#kakhovka-dam#nuclear-energy#ukraine
international2 years ago

The Impact of the Kakhovka Dam Breach on Global Wheat and Corn Prices.

A Soviet-era dam on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine was breached, causing floodwaters to surge across the war zone. Ukraine accused Russia of destroying the dam, while Russia claimed Ukraine sabotaged it to cut off water supplies to Crimea and distract from a "faltering" counter-offensive. The dam's destruction risks lowering the water level of the North Crimean Canal, which supplies 85% of Crimea's water needs, and affects the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Europe's largest. Evacuations of civilians have begun on both sides of the front line, with around 42,000 people at risk from flooding.

via Reuters|
#crimea#dam-breach#international
energy2 years ago

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Rejoins Ukraine Grid.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, the largest in Europe, has been reconnected to the country's electricity grid after being offline for several hours due to a power cut caused by Russian attacks. This is the seventh time the plant has entered "blackout mode" since Russia's troops took control in March 2022. The UN's nuclear chief has called for action to protect the plant, which has not generated electricity since September but remains connected to the grid for its own needs.

via The Moscow Times|
#energy#nuclear-safety#power-cut