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Russia blames Ukraine for disrupting IAEA rotation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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Posted on February 12, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of engaging in "provocations" to disrupt the rotation of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Disrupting IAEA Rotation at Nuclear Plant

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of engaging in "provocations" to disrupt the rotation of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.

Earlier on Wednesday, Russia said Ukraine had launched a drone attack on the city near the plant, which lies in Russian-controlled territory, with drone debris landing within 300 metres of one of the plant's reactors.

The plant's management said the regular rotation of inspectors to monitor safety at the facility had been interrupted by Ukraine's actions.

Kyiv said earlier on Wednesday that Moscow was to blame for the disruption.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; Editing by Christina Fincher)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia claims Ukraine disrupted IAEA mission rotation.
  • Drone debris found near Zaporizhzhia plant reactor.
  • Ukraine blames Russia for the disruption.
  • IAEA monitors safety at the nuclear facility.
  • The plant is located in Russian-controlled territory.

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The article discusses the disruption of an IAEA mission rotation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with Russia blaming Ukraine.
Who is accused of disrupting the IAEA rotation?
Russia accuses Ukraine of engaging in provocations to disrupt the IAEA mission rotation.
What is the significance of the Zaporizhzhia plant?
The Zaporizhzhia plant is a key nuclear facility in southern Ukraine, currently under Russian control, monitored for safety by the IAEA.

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