Four employees of the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) were injured in Energodar after a Ukrainian drone allegedly planted mines in the industrial zone and city entrance. The ZNPP stated that the remote mining targeted civilians and vital infrastructure.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, currently operating at reduced capacity, may fully shut down later this week due to record-low water levels in the Danube River, which are critical for cooling its reactors. Prime Minister Peter Magyar indicated it could operate until "Monday or Tuesday."
India's first draft rules for the SHANTI Act, 2025, are under discussion with ministries and industry to operationalize the law. The Act aims to achieve 100 GW nuclear power by 2047, consolidating regulation and opening the sector to private and foreign entities, with final notifications expected in months.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has shut down completely due to record-low Danube River levels, preventing sufficient cooling water intake. The closure during an intense heatwave forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) stated that Ukrainian attacks near its critical facilities, including a drone strike near power unit No. 3, create additional nuclear safety risks, despite personnel maintaining control and natural radiation levels.
Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev reported a Ukrainian combat drone struck meters from Zaporozhye NPP's power unit No. 3 reactor building and another drone attempted to attack a spent nuclear fuel storage facility on July 30.
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, responsible for 40% of the nation's electricity, has fully shut down for the first time in 44 years due to record low Danube River levels, straining energy supplies and posing a major test for the economy and PM Péter Magyar.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant was shut down on August 2 due to critically low Danube River water levels, caused by severe heatwaves. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the halt, marking the first complete shutdown in 44 years.
Hungary will shut down its Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which supplies nearly half its electricity, on Sunday due to record-low Danube River levels impacting cooling water availability. This marks the plant's first full shutdown in its 44-year history.
Europe faces severe disruption as record low water levels on the Rhine and Danube hinder cargo transport, forcing industries like chemicals, oil, and steel to reduce output. Nuclear power plants in Hungary and Romania have shut down reactors, increasing reliance on imports and raising power prices, while Serbia's fuel and grain shipments are also affected.
Trump said the Saudi nuclear deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel. The agreement has alarmed Israeli officials and still needs U.S. congressional review.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia finalized a civil nuclear power agreement, announced by the U.S. Energy Department, allowing Saudi Arabia to build reactors with American technology and enrich uranium. The deal, signed by Secretary Chris Wright, now awaits Congressional review, facing opposition from nonproliferation groups and lawmakers concerned about nuclear weapon development.
The Trump administration is preparing to send a controversial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. The deal omits key safeguards like the "Gold Standard" and "Additional Protocol," raising concerns about nuclear weapons development pathways, especially given Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's past statements linking the kingdom's nuclear ambitions to Iran.
Iran's president declared "full-scale war" as US expanded aerial campaigns and Tehran struck Gulf allies. Attacks hit Iran's Tabriz and Bushehr, while Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, impacting oil prices, despite ongoing de-escalation talks.
Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant, Rooppur, is nearing completion on the Padma river, set to supply 15% of the nation's electricity by 2028. The project aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance despite cost escalations, with small modular reactors also being explored for future diversification.
Burundi is seeking Russian technical assistance for the construction of small nuclear power plants. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Burundi has signed a memorandum with Rosatom, and training for Burundian nationals is already underway in Russia.
Heads of Rosatom and the IAEA met in Kaliningrad to discuss the Zaporozhye and Bushehr nuclear power plants. Rosatom's chief expressed concern over "psychological attacks" and warned of potential catastrophe.
India's NTPC is seeking consultants to identify overseas uranium mines in countries like Canada, Australia, and Kazakhstan to secure fuel for its planned 30 GW nuclear power capacity expansion over two decades, supporting the nation's decarbonization goals.
India's SHANTI Act 2025 modernizes its nuclear framework, allowing private participation in the civilian nuclear sector. This legislation, replacing older acts, aims to boost nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, supported by Australia's uranium exports and increased equipment manufacturing.
China's rare long-range ballistic missile launch from a submarine into the South Pacific is seen by experts as a strategic message to the US, highlighting Beijing's growing nuclear capabilities and demonstrating a key milestone in its military modernization.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will be commissioned before the end of 2026. He described the project as a key task for Russia's state atomic energy corporation.
The US and Iran engaged in retaliatory strikes on Thursday, escalating a conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran targeted US-allied Kuwait and Qatar, while the US struck near Iran's nuclear power plant. The tit-for-tat attacks occurred before the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran, targeting military bases and infrastructure, hours after President Trump threatened escalation over attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the US of striking near its nuclear plant. The tit-for-tat strikes are the most intense since a ceasefire memorandum was signed.
