Three Ukrainian nuclear power plants partially resumed electricity production after attacks by Russia

The Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, and South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plants have partially resumed electricity production after a temporary reduction in capacity last week due to Russian shelling.

This was reported by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, referencing the agency.

He pointed out that the plants are still operating under difficult conditions caused by continuous Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

• Active units: Out of nine reactors at the three nuclear power plants, eight are currently functioning, and one is shut down.
• Power supply issues: Some external power transmission lines remain disconnected due to strikes on key infrastructure.

It is reported that IAEA monitoring teams continue to ensure that nuclear safety at the plants is maintained despite air raid alerts and the threat posed, for instance, by the recent flight of 17 Russian drones near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant.

Grossi emphasized the following:

• The need for stable external power supply to ensure nuclear safety.
• The significant resilience of Ukrainian operators maintaining plant operations under challenging conditions.
• The importance of readiness for potential challenges due to the "fragility" of the power grid.

He also called for maximum restraint to avoid actions that could affect external energy supply or nuclear safety. This warning once again addresses Russia’s continued shelling of Ukrainian energy facilities, which threatens regional nuclear safety.