A United Nations report indicates that a secret nuclear reactor, constructed during the era of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was nearly finished at the time of its destruction. The UN’s nuclear watchdog discovered evidence of a fuel fabrication plant used to manufacture fuel for the reactor within Syria. Additionally, investigators located a site used for the storage of nuclear fuel, uranium scrap, and radioactive waste in Syria. These findings raise concerns about the extent of Syria's past nuclear ambitions and potential non-compliance with international safeguards. The report does not detail when or how the reactor was destroyed, but confirms it posed a significant proliferation risk. Further investigation is needed to fully account for all nuclear material and activities that occurred at these sites in Syria. The findings underscore the importance of continued monitoring and verification efforts by the UN.