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Ukraine on edge as shellfire resounds around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

KYIV: Shellfire at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine fuelled fears of major disaster as both sides kept blaming the other, while Russian forces targeted towns on the far side of the river from Europe's largest atomic plant.

Bangkok Post

Cities near Ukrainian nuclear plant shelled

Ukrainian officials say Russian rocket and artillery strikes have hit areas across the Dnieper River from Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, as fears persist that fighting in the vicinity could damage the plant and cause a radiation leak

The Independent UK

Swiss group to launch petition to rethink nuclear power plans

A group of Swiss politicians has formed 'Stop Blackouts', which will launch a petition seeking a revision to the country's energy policy to guarantee adequate power supplies and keep nuclear as part of the mix.

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Russian shelling of towns near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant renews fear of radiation leak

Russian shellfire hit the towns of Nikopol and Marhanets near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Saturday, Nikopol's mayor said, fuelling more fears of a potential radiation leak. Ukraine's state nuclear company Energoatom said it was assessing damage to the grounds of the plant after a day of…

France 24

Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled

Russian artillery fired at Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overnight, local officials said on Sunday, adding to residents' anguish as reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.

Reuters

Ukraine, Russia trade more blame on threats to nuclear plant

Fears about the potential for a radiation leak at Europe's largest nuclear power plant persist as both sides traded blame for nearby shelling.

ABC News

Risk growing at Ukraine nuclear plant

KYIV: There is a risk of a radioactive leak at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — Europe’s largest — which is occupied by Russian troops, the state energy operator said on Saturday.

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Ukraine warns of ‘hydrogen leak’ risk at nuclear plant after Russian shelling

Moscow and Kyiv traded fresh accusations on Saturday of shelling around the plant

The Independent UK

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Shelling Around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Moscow and Kyiv traded fresh accusations on Saturday of shelling around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which has been a focus of international concern that fighting in the area could trigger a disaster. Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, has been controlled by Russian forces since early…

Asharq Al-Awsat

S. Korea Invests $2.2 Billion in New Egypt Nuclear Plant

South Korea signed a $2.2 billion deal with Russia’s state-owned Rosatom to provide buildings and components for a new Egyptian nuclear plant. S. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine: Russia fires on cities not far from nuclear plant

Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces fired missiles and artillery on two cities across the river from Europe’s largest nuclear power plant

The Independent UK

Russia says Ukraine shelled area of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant three times

Russia's defence ministry on Saturday accused Ukrainian forces of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant complex three times in the last 24 hours.

Reuters

Russia blocks UN nuclear treaty agreement due to Zaporizhzhia clause

Russia refused to support the document as it included a reference to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is occupied by Russian forces close to the frontline in Ukraine’s south-east

Evening Standard

Steve Lopez: We're days away from a Diablo Canyon decision. Here's why one side has a better argument

Should California extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant?

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Authorities are giving iodine tablets to residents near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How dangerous is it there?

Ukrainian authorities have started giving out iodine tablets to residents near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as concerns grow about a potential major nuclear catastrophe.

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 27 August 2022

In Ukraine we found a long-running disaster and an immediate one. If anything can be gleaned from the conflict right now it's that we shouldn't hold our breath for a resolution.

The Independent UK

Decision on California's last nuke plant could be postponed

California legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office are discussing a compromise over the future of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant that could allow operator Pacific Gas & Electric to seek federal funds for a longer lifespan for the reactors

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fears of a Radiation Leak Mount Near Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

Authorities began distributing iodine tablets to residents near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Friday in case of a radiation leak, amid mounting fears that the fighting around the complex could trigger a catastrophe. The move came a day after the plant was temporarily knocked offline because of what officials said…

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Zelenskyy reinforces nuclear warning after disruption

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reinforced his call for occupying Russian troops to withdraw from Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant after damage to transmission lines in the occupied territory disrupted power supply.

The Conversation

Imperiled Ukrainian nuclear power plant has the world on edge – a safety expert explains what could go wrong

Russian forces occupy Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar. Russian and Ukrainian forces are fighting nearby, and shelling has damaged power and communication lines to the plant, prompting fears for the plant’s safety and evoking painful memories in a country…

Reuters

Russian-held nuclear plant resumes power supply to Ukraine, two reactors connected

The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant resumed electricity supplies to Ukraine on Friday after two of its six reactors were reconnected to the Ukrainian grid, state nuclear company Energoatom said.

Reuters

Ukraine is working to restart two Zaporizhzhia reactors -governor

Ukraine has begun trying to resume operations at two reactors at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, regional governor Oleksandr Starukh said on Friday.

The Independent UK

IAEA mission seeks to visit Zaporizhzhia plant amid concerns

Ukrainian officials say that a mission from the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant next week after it was temporarily knocked offline and more shelling was reported in the area overnight

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Pour more money and planning into renewable energy — and keep Diablo Canyon running if needed

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The dust-up at the state Capitol over nuclear power is the direct result of politicians either setting unrealistic goals or failing to plan — or both.

The Independent UK

Nuclear treaty conference near end with Ukraine in spotlight

As 191 countries approach the end to a four-week conference to review the landmark U.N. treaty aimed at curbing the spread of nuclear weapons, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and takeover of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and rivalries between the West and China were posing key obstacles to agreement on…

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