The United Nations (UN) nuclear experts have made their first inspection of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine and are to maintain a presence there.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, "The plant and physical integrity of the plant" had been "violated several times".
The inspectors were accompanied to the plant by Russian soldiers after a risky journey delayed by shelling, reports BBC.
Zaporizhzhia is Europe's largest nuclear power plant. It was occupied by Russia soon after it invaded Ukraine in February last.
"We are not going anywhere. The IAEA is now there, it is at the plant and it is not moving - it's going to stay there," said Grossi said, once he had crossed back into Ukrainian-held territory.
Interfax news agency reported that around eight to 12 inspectors would stay on, while Ukraine's state nuclear company Energoatom said five inspectors would stay.
The inspectors hope to assess the state of the plant and talk to Ukrainian workers under Russian control.
The IAEA chief said that battles taking place near the plant were "not going to stop" the inspection.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of trying to sabotage the mission.
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