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Images of Rafael Grossi, head of the UN Atomic Agency (IAEA), arriving at the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant on a trip organised by the Russian army. Grossi is flanked by soldiers in combat clothing on what is his second visit to the site of Europe's largest nuclear power station, following one in September 2022. IAEA staff are also present, including three inspectors reporting to colleagues on site. IMAGES
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that part of the mission to the Russia-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine will stay at the facility "until Sunday or Monday". "There is a group that is going to be there (at the plant) until Sunday or Monday, continuing with the assessment," Rafael Grossi, who is leading an inspection of the frequently shelled plant, told reporters after he returned with part of his 14-strong team to the Ukrainian-controlled area. He did not specify how many people will be staying at the facility. SOUNDBITE
The chief of the UN's nuclear watchdog says there is no immeidate risk to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after damage to a major dam some 150 km away in occupied Ukraine caused floods. Whilst the IAEA is aware of reports of damage at the Kakhovka dam, Director General Rafael Grossi says the watchdog's "current assessment is that there is no immediate risk to the safety of the (Zaporizhzhia) plant." SOUNDBITE
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), convenes for the traditional quarterly week-long meeting of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog in Vienna. IMAGES
The UN's atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi warns of "increasing" military activity around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during a rare visit to the plant currently controlled by Russian forces. Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of shelling the plant, increasing fears of a disaster. SOUNDBITE
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