The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that two Ukrainian sabotage groups of up to 60 people landed on the coast of the Nova Kakhovka reservoir, 3km east of the ZNPP.
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Russian MOD claimed Ukrainian sabotage groups landed near ZNPP
Russians claim that Ukrainian children in occupied cities will study the Russian school curriculum starting on September 1.
From September 1, 2022, a mission of IAEA experts will be at the Zaporizhzhia NPP
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that some experts will stay at the Zaporizhzhia plant until September 3.
The IAEA mission arrived at the plant in Enerhodar on September 1.
Andrii Yermak stated that Russia is trying to sabotage the IAEA mission by simulating military operations in Enerhodar and shelling the territory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Russian forces are preparing a crowd of employees to meet the IAEA mission on September 1 and create an impression of full local support for occupiers.
Station employees suspected of insufficient loyalty are disappearing, while others cooperating with occupiers are being trained to play specific roles.
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