CLEAN : UN atomic watchdog team sets off for Russian-held Ukraine plant: chief

The IAEA is undertaking a critical mission to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant after six months of preparation. The mission aims to assess and stabilize the situation at the plant. The IAEA is fully prepared and will report back after spending a few days on-site. The operation is complex, requiring safety guarantees from both the Russian Federation and Ukraine, as it involves entering a war zone and occupied territory.

What is the significance of the moment mentioned by the speaker regarding the IAEA's mission?

What challenges does the IAEA face while conducting operations in a war zone?