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Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling at the Zaporizhzhia station, where some inspectors have been assessing damage and risks.

The International Atomic Energy Agency was still cautiously optimistic that “permanently” stationing two experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant would help avert disaster.

A United Nations inspection team finally reached the embattled nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine on Thursday, after an artillery bombardment forced operators to shut down one reactor and switch another to emergency power, highlighting the immense risks of combat around a site loaded with radioactive material.

Nord Stream 1, operated by state-owned Gazprom, won’t reopen Saturday as expected, heightening fears Russia will step up its use of energy to pressure Europe.

Experts from the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency are poised to cross a front line in Russias war in Ukraine to inspect the imperiled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, embarking on one of the most complicated missions in the agencys history.

Russia and Ukraine have offered security guarantees as the convoy of experts travel through an active battlefield. Shelling has raised concerns of a nuclear disaster at the facility, which is controlled by Russia.

The suspension of a 2007 agreement with Russia will make visas cost more, require more paperwork and involve longer delays.

KYIV, Ukraine -- The Ukrainian military continued to pound targets across southern Ukraine on Tuesday as it sought to disrupt Russias supply lines, degrade its combat capabilities and isolate its forces, part of what analysts said could be the beginnings of a broad and coordinated counteroffensive.

Foreign ministers from the bloc will discuss a measure that would make it harder for Russians to travel freely in the region.

Neither Russia nor Ukraine appeared to be pausing attacks in the south, even as talks continued over allowing international inspectors to visit the Zaporizhzhia power plant.