UN inspectors finally reach Ukraine nuclear plant after shelling and emergency shutdown of reactor

The delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency has arrived to the nuclear power station in Zaporizhzhia.

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that is under Russian control after a several-hour delay brought on by shelling in the area of Enerhodar, where the plant is situated.

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Although the team was aware of "enhanced military activity in the region," IAEA leader Rafael Grossi said.

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the mission was adamant about moving forward with its intention to visit the facility and speak with staff there.

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The fifth reactor at the plant has been shut down as a result of the shelling, according to earlier statements from the nation's state nuclear power business.

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The country's armed forces said in an operational briefing on Thursday morning.

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that Russian forces are focusing their efforts on restoring supply lines and maintaining a hold on occupied regions in Ukraine.

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The remarks coincide with a renewed effort by Kyiv to retake Russian-occupied territory, especially in the country's south near the city of Kherson.

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