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Fighting goes on near Ukraine nuclear plant; IAEA on site
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Heavy fighting and shelling is continuing near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine. Friday's fighting comes a day after experts from the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency voiced concerns about structural damage to the sprawling Zaporizhzhia plant.
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A nuclear power plant in eastern Ukraine is at risk of melting down because of attacks on the surrounding electric grid. European officials want international inspectors to visit the plant.
Ukrainian forces launched a counteroffensive to retake territory in the south currently occupied by Russian invaders. Fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has raised concerns that the facility could be damaged in the crossfire.
Russia and Ukraine both say the extraordinary IAEA mission to Europe's biggest nuclear power plant is vital. They don't agree on who should control the facility.
British defense ministry reports continued shelling in district where Zaporizhzhia located; Kyiv: Moscow 'making every effort' to prevent UN inspectors from learning facts
Heavy fighting and shelling is continuing near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine. Friday's fighting comes a day after experts from the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency voiced concerns about structural damage to the sprawling Zaporizhzhia plant.
Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is raging near Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in a Russian-held area of eastern Ukraine. Friday's clashes came as inspectors from the U.N.’s nuclear
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said the physical condition of the facilities at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant are "poor" due to ongoing fighting and shelling in the area. Follow DW for the latest.
