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Blackout in Zaporizhzhia, fears for the safety of the power plant

9/9/2022, 3:13:28 PM


IAEA alarm: 'It is totally unacceptable'. Meanwhile, Moscow strengthens its troops in the Kharkiv region for the advance of Kiev. Stoltenberg: 'Now a crucial phase of the war, a test for the Alliance' (ANSA)

The blackout that occurred today in Energodar, the town that hosts the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, "compromises the safety of operations".

This was stated by the IAEA, which maintains two inspectors in the plant to monitor the situation.

"It is totally unacceptable. This cannot continue," said director general Rafael Grossi in a statement, calling for "an immediate stop to the bombing in the area".



Russia is reinforcing its troops in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine to try to resist the offensive by the Kiev troops.

The defense ministry, Tass writes, has released a video showing a military convoy heading for the area.

Local authorities said the evacuation of civilians to Russia and the territory of the self-proclaimed Republic of Lugansk was underway due to Ukrainian bombing.

Maxim Gubin, head of the military-civil administration of the Kupyansk district, said the situation "is complicated and controversial".



The war in Ukraine has entered a crucial phase, the coming months a test for the unity of the Atlantic alliance.

This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.



If Vladimir Putin were to win in Ukraine it would not only be "a tragedy" for the Ukrainian people but it would be "dangerous for the entire Atlantic Alliance".

Stoltenberg said so.

"Over 80% of the Russian ground forces are engaged in the war in Ukraine. We are grateful to the allies for the support given so far but we ask for more, we must use up the reserves of our warehouses and provide Kiev with everything it needs. now, "he added.