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Articles with tag "Zaporizhzhia"

zaporizhzhia region

Russian-Backed Official Survives Assassination Attempt in Occupied Ukraine, Colleague Says

“Anton was lucky, the main direction of the explosion went past him. He was just grazed,” local pro-Russian politician Vladimir Rogov said.
'provocation and fakes'

Kyiv, Moscow Trade Accusations of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Attacks

Russia is attacking the station "with drones, pretending that the threat to the plant and nuclear safety is coming from Ukraine," the head of Ukraine's...
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second day of attacks

Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Region Kill 3 – Governor

Zaporizhzhia's Ukrainian governor said Russian forces struck eight populated areas in Zaporizhzhia "357 times" over the past 24 hours.
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mass strikes

Russia Attacks Ukraine With Deadly Barrage, Zelensky Appeals for Aid

"We need air defense to protect people, infrastructure, homes and dams. Our partners know exactly what is needed," Zelensky said.
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zaporizhzhia

IAEA Chief To Hold Talks With Putin About Ukraine Nuclear Plant

Rafael Grossi last met Putin in St. Petersburg in October 2022 to discuss safety issues involving the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
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occupied facility

UN Nuclear Chief Says 'Very Real' Threat Remains at Moscow-Held Zaporizhzhia Plant

“The potential dangers of a major nuclear accident remain very real,” IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement to the UN Security Council.
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safety reasons

Russia Curbs UN Access at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that experts had not been allowed to access reactor halls in three of the plant's units for two weeks.
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Zaporizhzhia

Russian Forces Claim 'Significant' Advance in Southern Ukraine

Moscow-backed officials reported the territorial gains around the village of Novopokrovka.
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'complete blackout'

Ukraine Says Blackout at Nuclear Plant Risked Accident

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was the eighth such blackout since the conflict began.
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dispatch from zaporizhzhia

With World’s Attention Locked On Gaza, Ukrainian Soldiers Fear Being Forgotten

On the front lines, some Ukrainian soldiers worry that the latest war in the Middle East could jeopardize military support for Kyiv.
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police shootout

FSB Says Killed 'Ukrainian Agent,' Arrests 2 Others in Occupied Zaporizhzhia

Russian law enforcement officials described the shootout and arrests as a “special operation” that “thwarted the activities of three large secret...
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opinion Charles Digges

The West’s Reliance on Russian Nuclear Fuel Funds Moscow’s War

Unlike oil and gas, Russia’s nuclear fuel exports have largely avoided sanctions. They remain a valuable source of revenue for the warmongering state...
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Akhmat

'Elite’ Chechen Fighters Tasked With Policing Occupied Nuclear City in Ukraine – Al Jazeera

The Chechen fighters enjoy a “higher status” and “do not mingle professionally or socially” with other Russian troops.
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UN watchdog

IAEA 'Making Progress' at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

The nuclear agency is inspecting several parts of the nuclear plant in southern Ukraine after claims it had been mined.
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nuclear fears

Kyiv Says 'Tension' Around Zaporizhzhia Plant 'Decreasing'

Kyiv and Moscow accused each other this week of plotting provocations at the atomic facility. 
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explainer

Moscow and Kyiv Accuse Each Other of Plotting to Attack the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. What Do We Know? 

The traded accusations have raised alarm over the risks of a radioactive disaster at Europe's largest nuclear plant.
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Zaporizhzhia

Kremlin Warns 'High' Threat of Ukraine Sabotage at Nuclear Plant

The comments come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week said Russia was planning "dangerous provocations" at the facility.
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heightened fears

Zelensky Claims Russia Preparing Radiation Leak at Nuclear Plant

The Kremlin rejected Zelensky's claims, pointing to a recent visit to the facility by the head of the UN's nuclear agency.
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situation stabilizing

Situation 'Serious' at Ukraine Plant – UN Nuclear Chief

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam, which formed a reservoir that provided the cooling water for the plant, raised fears for the facility's safety.
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postponed assessment

UN Visit to Ukraine Nuke Plant Delayed – Russia

The UN's nuclear chief was expected at Europe's largest atomic plant to assess any impacts to the site's safety after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam...
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