Russian attacks have damaged substations essential for Ukraine’s nuclear safety. As a result, the South Ukraine and Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plants lost access to one of their external power lines, while the Rivne NPP temporarily reduced the output of two units at the request of the power system operator.
“The danger to nuclear safety remains very real and ever-present. I once again call for maximum military restraint around nuclear facilities and full adherence to the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety and security,” said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
At the Zaporizhzhia NPP, work continues to restore the 330 kV “Ferosplavna-1” transmission line. Additional damage was discovered to the backup line after the plant was reconnected to Ukraine’s power grid. Restoring this line is crucial to maintaining the stable operation of the plant’s safety systems.
During a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk informed him about the consequences of the latest attacks and emphasized the importance of international experts’ presence at critical facilities to ensure nuclear and radiation safety.
“The presence of IAEA experts at Ukrainian energy facilities is of critical importance right now, as the enemy has intensified attacks on our energy infrastructure,” the Minister stressed.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine calls on international organizations and foreign partners to strengthen sanctions pressure on the aggressor and take urgent measures to stop shelling of Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure facilities.
