Archive - Space/Nuclear of Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

Fire Incident at Kursk Nuclear Power Plant

The incident occurred in a transformer unit that is not part of the nuclear section of the facility

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IAEA Reports Drone Activity, Explosions and Military Sounds at Ukrainian Nuclear Sites

The IAEA statement reports air raid alarms heard nearly every day at the site over the past week.

Aug 22 •

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Cesium-137 Detection in Imported Shrimp To The US, Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovery, Analysis of Contamination Pathways

Levels remained below safety thresholds, but the event prompted recalls and investigations. Similar findings in environmental sites highlight ongoing…

Aug 20 •

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July 2025

Missile Launched From Yemen Toward Central Israel

The Israeli military says it's working to intercept.

Jul 7 •

U.S. Space Force MEO Missile Warning and Tracking Program Developments

This program aims to deploy satellites in MEO to improve the detection and tracking of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, addressing limitations in…

Jul 3 •

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IAEA Reports Drone Attack Near Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, Highlights Nuclear Safety Concerns

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi strongly condemned the attack, stating that it is “completely unacceptable” and must cease immediately.

Jul 1 •

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June 2025

IAEA Grossi’s Statement on Iran’s Potential Resumption of Enriched Uranium Production, Analysis of Conflicting Claims

Grossi’s assessment draws from the IAEA’s monitoring efforts, including its verification of Iran’s stockpile of over 400 kg (approximately 900 pounds…

Jun 29 •

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North Korea Launches 10 Rockets 1 Day After US, South Korea Held Joint Exercises, First Since New President Elected

South Korean media cited the country's military as speculating that the North might have mobilized 240mm rockets for training exercises.

Jun 19 •

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Israeli Military Targets Inactive Nuclear Reactor In Arak, Iran

The Israeli military is conducting operations in this area, consistent with recent activities across Iran aimed at disrupting Iran's military…

Jun 19 •

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IAEA Deeply Concerned as Natanz Site Targeted in Iran; Radiation Levels Under Scrutiny Amid Reports of Damage

The Agency is actively monitoring the situation, focusing on assessing radiation levels in collaboration with Iranian authorities.

Jun 13 •

May 2025

Israeli Military: Missile Launch From Yemen Toward Israeli Territory Intercepted

The IDF reported that the missile was intercepted after sirens were sounded "in accordance with protocol".

May 23 •

Sirens Sound As Missile Launch from Yemen Targets Israel

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) activated defense systems in response, and air raid sirens were sounded across multiple regions in Israel to alert…

May 22 •

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