Nuclear Safety Concerns Renewed as Power Restored to Chornobyl
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced power restoration at Ukraine's decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear power station after a 16-hour outage caused by nearby damages. This incident highlights the nuclear safety risks during ongoing military conflicts, emphasized by IAEA head Rafael Grossi.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, announced on Thursday that power has been restored to Ukraine's decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear power station, 16 hours after an outage.
The loss of electricity was due to damage at facilities in Slavutych, raising alarms about the vulnerabilities of nuclear sites during military conflicts.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi highlighted this as a crucial reminder of the ongoing risks to nuclear safety amid the Ukraine conflict, stressing the need for heightened caution and protective measures.
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