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A regular rotation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been completed successfully, according to Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom's CEO Alexey Likhachev. Despite reported heavy drone activity in the area, the 35th team of IAEA experts arrived at the plant to begin their monitoring mission.

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TASS reported on the development from two angles. In one report, Likhachev was quoted as saying that the 34th rotation of IAEA inspectors was carried out successfullyaging the challenging circumstances. He noted that the 35th team arrived at the plant around midnight, and that the new experts are familiarizing themselves with the situation and establishing lines of communication with Vienna and IAEA headquarters.

A second TASS report, citing a statement from the facility, described the rotation as routine and confirmed that four specialists of the IAEA's 35th team have commenced their mission to monitor the plant's operational safety. The report also noted that the rotation's safety was ensured by officers of the Russian defense ministry, National Guard Service, and the interior ministry's main directorate for the Zaporozhye Region.

Both reports, originating from TASS, present the rotation as successful and unremarkable, with no incidents reported during the handover.

Key Claims

  • The 34th rotation of IAEA inspectors at ZNPP was carried out successfully, and the 35th team of IAEA experts arrived despite heavy drone activity.
  • The new IAEA experts are familiarizing themselves with the situation and establishing lines of communication with Vienna and IAEA headquarters.
  • Four specialists of the IAEA's 35th team have commenced their mission to monitor the plant's operational safety.
  • The rotation's safety was ensured by officers of the Russian defense ministry, National Guard Service, and the interior ministry's main directorate for the Zaporozhye Region.