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IAEA: Ceasefire takes effect around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant for repair work

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

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  • The International Atomic Energy Agency said a ceasefire took effect around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine.
  • The pause is intended to allow repairs to power lines and restore electricity supplies to the facility, which has six reactors.
  • Russia has controlled Europe’s largest nuclear power plant since March 2022, according to the report.

A ceasefire has taken effect around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said, creating a window for repair work.

The pause is intended to allow technicians to repair power lines and restore electricity supplies to the plant, according to the agency, which is monitoring the situation on site.

Located in southeastern Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia has six reactors and is Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. Russia has controlled the facility since March 2022, the report said.

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