Ukraine's Nuclear Plant Partly Goes Offline Amid Fighting

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, controlled by Russia, lost connection to its main external power line due to renewed shelling. However, a reserve line is being used for backup power. IAEA experts arrived at the plant amid ongoing conflict, raising fears of a nuclear disaster. The IAEA director general expressed grave concerns but noted the situation is not comparable to Chernobyl. Ukrainian President Zalenski accused Russia of 'radiation blackmail' and called for more sanctions, hoping the IAEA's mission would lead to the plant's demilitarization.

What was the main issue reported by the IAEA regarding the nuclear power plant in eastern Ukraine?

• The plant was unaffected by the shelling.

• The plant was taken over by Ukrainian forces.

• The plant lost connection to its main external power line.

• The plant was completely destroyed.

What did the IAEA experts manage to do after the power line was lost?

• They shut down the plant completely.

• They used a reserve line for backup power.

• They evacuated the plant.

• They restored the main power line.

What recent event increased fears of a nuclear disaster at the plant?

• A complete evacuation of the plant's staff.

• A cyber attack on the plant's systems.

• The plant being cut off from the electrical grid due to fire damage.

• A major earthquake in the region.

How did the IAEA director general describe the situation at the plant?

• As a minor issue that will resolve soon.

• As similar to the Chernobyl disaster.

• As extremely complex and challenging.

• As completely under control.

What did Ukrainian President Zelensky accuse Russia of doing?

• Radiation blackmail.

• Negotiating peace.

• Building new power plants.

• Providing humanitarian aid.