The Latest Breaking News from Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine Says it Has Begun Counter-Offensive to Retake Russian-Held South

Ukrainian troops bolstered by stepped-up supplies of Western military aid on Monday started a long-awaited counter-offensive to retake territory in the south seized by Russian forces since their invasion six months ago. However, the southern port city of Mykoliav came under heavy Russian shelling, with the mayor saying homes had…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 29, 2022

IAEA mission to Ukraine's occupied nuclear plant to reach Kyiv on Monday

The mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in south Ukraine has left Vienna and is due to arrive in Kyiv on Monday, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

Ukrainians brave nuclear risk to escape Russian-ruled south

Thousands of people fleeing Russia-controlled areas of south Ukraine are arriving in a city near Europe's largest nuclear plant despite fears of a radiation leak from fighting. For many, the shelling in their hometowns is a more urgent danger.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

IAEA team ‘on its way’ to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

UN inspectors have sought access to site for months fearing fighting near facility could cause nuclear catastrophe.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2022

Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near Zaporizhzhia nuclear station

Russia's defence ministry said Russian forces shot down a Ukrainian drone which was trying to attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Russian news agencies reported.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

UN to inspect Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The announcement comes hours after Russia and Ukraine traded claims of rocket and artillery strikes near the plant

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2022

Russia says it welcomes IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - RIA

A top Russian diplomat said on Monday that Moscow welcomes the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) upcoming mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Russian-occupied territory of eastern Ukraine, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

G7 group welcomes IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The Group of Seven's Non-Proliferation Directors' Group on Monday welcomed a trip by the U.N. nuclear watchdog to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and reiterated concerns about the safety of the plant under the control of Russian armed forces.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

Russian-installed official says safety of IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will be ensured - TASS

A Russian-installed official in eastern Ukraine said on Monday that authorities would ensure the safety of the upcoming International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the TASS news agency reported.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

IAEA chief says mission to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on its way

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said the UN nuclear watchdog's long-awaited expert mission to the Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine “is now on its way".

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2022