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Ukraine‘s ZNPP temporarily lost all off-site power this evening, for second time in less than a week and 14th time during the conflict, IAEA Director General @rafaelmgrossi says. Connection restored after about 40minutes. Cause of power loss is not yet known. IAEA team at the site is investigating and monitoring the situation. Off site power loss highlights continued precarious nuclear safety situation, DG Grossi says.

The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile struck close to the premises of the Bushehr NPP this morning, the fourth such incident in recent weeks. Iran also informed the IAEA that one of the site’s physical protection staff members was killed by a projectile fragment and that a building on site was affected by shockwaves and fragments. No increase in radiation levels was reported. IAEA DG @rafaelmgrossi expresses deep concern about the reported incident and says NPP sites or nearby areas must never be attacked, noting that auxiliary site buildings may contain vital safety equipment. Reiterating call for maximum military restraint to avoid risk of a nuclear accident, DG Grossi again stresses the paramount importance of adhering to the 7 pillars for ensuring nuclear safety and security during a conflict.