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New York TimesMAR 18 2023
UN Watchdog: Mines Discovered at Russia-Held Nuclear Plant
Image copyright: IAEA [via Wikimedia Commons]
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
This IAEA statement confirms the allegations previously made by Ukrainian officials that Russia has rigged the plant with explosives and is preparing to commit an act of nuclear terrorism.
Pro-Russia narrative
As stated by the IAEA statement, the presence of these mines has no effect on the site's nuclear safety. Their only aim is to prevent Ukrainian forces from attempting to launch an attack on the facility.