The decision to keep monitors at the plant despite the obvious risks underscored what the International Atomic Energy Agency’s leader called the “unprecedented” peril of the moment.
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I.A.E.A. Head Warns of Grave Risk From Fighting Near Zaporizhzhia Plant
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned that increased fighting near the Russian-occupied nuclear plant could cause an accident.
Experts Brave Shelling to Reach Imperiled Ukrainian Nuclear Plant at Last
The team from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog reached the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant for the first time since the war began, despite fresh shelling each side blamed on the other.
U.N. Experts Plan Perilous Visit to Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Thursday
The international team prepared to cross the front lines to inspect the embattled, Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant, but it was not clear how long the Russians would let them stay.
Experts in Ukraine to Inspect Nuclear Plant in Battle Zone
A senior adviser to Ukraine’s president said that key aspects of the negotiations between the international team, Ukraine and Russia were in question, including a safe route to the plant itself.
U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Are in Ukraine to Visit the Zaporizhzhia Plant
As artillery strikes continued near the complex, the inspectors could reach the nuclear plant as soon as Wednesday.
Ukraine Announces Offensive in Kherson, as Inspectors Head to Nuclear Plant
The scale of Ukraine’s push in the Kherson region was unclear, but it has vowed for months to mount a counteroffensive to retake territory seized by Russia.
Your Monday Briefing
More attacks near a Ukrainian nuclear plant.
Shelling Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in Ukraine Heightens Concern
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appeared to be pausing attacks in the south, even as talks continued over allowing international inspectors to visit the Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Cut Off From Power Grid, Officials Say
The director of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said that the episode underscored the danger at the plant, where shelling has damaged power lines and other infrastructure.