03-04-2022, 01:35 AM
International Atomic Energy Agency is in contact with Ukrainian authorities over nuclear plant fire
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a tweet it is "aware of reports of shelling at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant," and that it was in contact with Ukrainian authorities about the situation.
Some context: Earlier, the mayor of a nearby town said the nuclear plant was on fire amid intense fighting in the area, with firefighters unable to reach the site. Ukraine's foreign minister said Russian troops were "firing from all sides" at the plant.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a tweet it is "aware of reports of shelling at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant," and that it was in contact with Ukrainian authorities about the situation.
Some context: Earlier, the mayor of a nearby town said the nuclear plant was on fire amid intense fighting in the area, with firefighters unable to reach the site. Ukraine's foreign minister said Russian troops were "firing from all sides" at the plant.