“Ukraine’s three operating nuclear power plants (NPPs) have reduced their power output following new Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, further jeopardizing wartime nuclear safety.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Ukraine’s three operating nuclear power plants (NPPs) have reduced their power output following new Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, further jeopardizing wartime nuclear safety.
Source: statement by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi
Direct speech Grossi: “For the second time in less than two weeks, the Khmelnytsky, Rivne and South Ukrainian nuclear power plants have reduced their power levels as a precautionary measure during large-scale military operations in the country.”
Details: It is noted that power was reduced at nine reactors operated at these stations.
In addition, one reactor at the Rivne NPP was disconnected from the network.
The NPPs continued to receive electricity from the outside, despite the fact that the Khmelnytsky NPP lost connection with two power transmission lines.
Direct speech Grossi: “Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is extremely fragile and vulnerable, which puts nuclear security at great risk. I once again call for maximum military restraint in the areas where the main nuclear power facilities and other facilities on which they depend are located.” .
“The IAEA will continue to assess the extent of damage to facilities and power lines that are important for nuclear safety.”
What preceded: On the night of November 28, Russia carried out a massive combined missile-drone attack on the Ukrainian energy sector: air defenses destroyed 76 cruise missiles, 3 guided air missiles and 35 UAVs from 188 enemy targets.
In all regions of Ukraine, on Thursday morning, emergency power cuts were urgently introduced in Ukraine due to a massive Russian missile and drone attack.