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Ukrainian cities shelled, including one near nuclear plant

Ukraine's presidential office says that powerful explosions have rattled the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv and a city close to the country’s biggest nuclear power plant sustained a barrage of shelling amid Russian attacks in several regions

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Russia accused of planting prison attack evidence, watchdog appeals for nuclear plant access, and Ukraine's worsening health crisis

US officials claim Russia is fabricating evidence over a deadly prison strike, the UN's nuclear watchdog pleads for access to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, and medics fear an emergency of public health.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

U.N. watchdog appeals for access to Ukrainian nuclear plant - paper

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog appealed for access to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant now controlled by Russian forces to determine whether it was a source of danger.Contact with the Europe's largest nuclear plant, which is at Zaporizhzhia and is being operated by Ukrainian technicians, was "fragile"…

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

Russian-installed official says Ukraine used Western arms to attack nuclear plant

A Russian-installed official in Ukraine said on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had repeatedly used Western arms to attack Europe's largest nuclear power plant which is now controlled by Russian forces.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

EDF cuts output at nuclear power plants as French rivers get too warm

Company says it is reducing production for few hours where possible as ability to cool plants is restricted

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

Fukushima local govts OK construction of treated water discharge facilities

The Fukushima prefectural government and two towns where the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is located have approved the construction of facilities needed to discharge treated water into the Pacific Ocean, clearing the way for this work to begin.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 3, 2022

UN Nuclear Chief: Ukraine Nuclear Plant Is ‘Out of Control’

The UN nuclear chief warned that Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine “is completely out of control” and issued an urgent plea to Russia and Ukraine to quickly allow experts to visit the sprawling complex to stabilize the situation and avoid a nuclear accident. Rafael Grossi, director general of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

UN nuclear chief: Ukraine nuclear plant is ‘out of control’

The UN nuclear chief is warning that Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine “is completely out of control”

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Turkey seeks to resolve dispute over Russian-built nuclear plant

The Turkish Energy Ministry said it is seeking to resolve a dispute between the parties involved in the construction of a $20 billion nuclear power plant by Russia's Rosatom at Akkuyu in southern Turkey.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

Russia accuses U.S. of direct Ukraine war role, grain ship anchors off Turkish coast

Russia on Tuesday accused the United States of direct involvement in the Ukraine war while the first ship carrying Ukrainian grain to world markets since Moscow's invasion anchored safely off Turkey's coast after a problem-free journey.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022