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Posted on September 30, 2025
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IAEA aims to restore power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid conflict, with efforts led by Rafael Grossi to prevent a meltdown.
(Reuters) -The International Atomic Energy Agency is engaging with both sides of the military conflict to restore offsite power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as soon as possible, the U.N. atomic watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday in a statement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had earlier said the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station had become critical, with Russian shelling preventing restoration of power needed to cool the reactors and prevent a meltdown.
(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)
The IAEA is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes. It works with countries to ensure nuclear safety and security.
A nuclear power plant is a facility that uses nuclear reactions to generate electricity. It typically uses uranium as fuel and requires careful management to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
Offsite power refers to the external electrical supply that is necessary for the safe operation of nuclear power plants, particularly for cooling systems that prevent reactor meltdowns.
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