Tag: IAEA
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Drone strike at Russian nuclear plant sparks nuclear safety fears
Overview: A Drone Incident at a Russian Nuclear Facility A Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a Russian nuclear power plant, triggering immediate safety concerns and a flurry of official statements from Moscow. Rosenergoatom, the Russian state-controlled operator, said the drone was “suppressed by technical means” before crashing into a cooling tower at the Novovoronezh plant in…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant
Pangasinan Town Embraces the Idea of a Nuclear Power Plant In a move that highlights growing national interest in diversified energy sources, the town of Labrador in Pangasinan has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The development comes on the heels of the Philippines passing Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National…
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Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near Saint Petersburg
Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near Saint Petersburg The Ukraine war has entered another notable phase as Ukrainian forces are reported to have targeted a major oil refinery in Kirishi, located roughly 100 kilometers from Saint Petersburg. Eyewitness footage circulating on social media shows several drones maneuvering over a residential area before piercing the refinery…
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Ukraine-Russia War Live Updates: October 2 Direct Coverage
Ukraine-Russia War Live Updates: October 2 Today’s events shape the evolving landscape of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, as leaders across Europe, the United States, and Kyiv respond to a rapidly changing security picture. The day features stark geopolitical rhetoric, high-stakes diplomacy, and fresh assessments of military aid, drone warfare, and energy security. Below is a concise,…
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Chernobyl outage after Russian attack raises safety concerns
Update: Chernobyl outage after Russian strikes The abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, close to the Belarus border, experienced a power outage following a series of Russian attacks. Officials said voltage fluctuations disrupted the safety containment system that keeps the destroyed reactor isolated and prevents radioactive releases. The outage underscores how critical a…
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Under Control: Russia’s Claim in Ukraine War
Overview: Russia’s claim of control at Zaporizhzhia In a development that has drawn international attention, Russian officials assert that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is under control. The plant, Europe’s largest, sits in southeastern Ukraine and has been at the center of escalating tensions as fighting continues nearby. Moscow describes the…
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IAEA: Diesel Backup at Zaporizhzhia NPP for Ten Days
IAEA warns of prolonged diesel backup at Zaporizhzhia NPP The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the diesel-powered cooling system at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) could run out within about ten days if external power remains unavailable. The agency’s director general, Rafael Grossi, described the situation as the longest and most…
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Chernobyl Power Plant Outage After Russian Attack Raises Safety Concerns
Update: Chernobyl power plant outage after Russian attack The abandoned Chernobyl power plant sits in northern Ukraine near the Belarus border. In the chaos of attack and counterattack, voltage fluctuations disrupted electricity to the safety containment structure that keeps the damaged reactor isolated and prevents further radioactive releases, according to Ukraine’s energy ministry in a…
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant: Russia says situation under control amid battlefield moves
Background: what is at stake around Zaporizhzhia? The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, situated in southern Ukraine, has repeatedly drawn international attention since it was occupied by Russian forces in 2022. As one of Europe’s largest nuclear facilities, its safety is seen as a critical issue not only for Ukraine but for neighboring countries and global…
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IAEA Warns Diesel Could Last Ten Days at Zaporizhzhia NPP Amid Outage
EU’s Largest Nuclear Plant Under Strain as Power Keeps Failing The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised alarm over the situation at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. With external power cut for more than a week, the six reactors at the plant remain shut but still require cooling. The Ukrainian…