Ukraine recorded more than 120 incidents of Russian missiles and drones flying near nuclear facilities over the past three months.
Points of attention
- Over 120 times, Russian missiles and drones have been observed near Ukraine's nuclear facilities, jeopardizing the safety of these critical installations.
- The use of expensive missile technology by Russia near Ukrainian nuclear power plants increases the risk of a potential nuclear threat to the country.
- Close coordination with the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency is essential to ensure the monitoring and protection of Ukraine's nuclear facilities.
- Attracting donor funds and support for the Ukrainian energy sector is crucial to enhance the safety and security of nuclear installations in the country.
- The increase in Russian attacks targeting substations near nuclear power plants poses significant risks to both the country's energy system and international nuclear security.
Russian drones and missiles are actively flying near Ukraine's nuclear power plants
This was announced by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Galushchenko during a meeting with the European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen in Vienna.
Galushchenko emphasized that the routes of attacked facilities are getting closer and closer to nuclear power plants, creating a real threat to nuclear safety.
More than 120 cases were recorded when missiles or drones (Russia — ed.) flew over or near nuclear plants. Drones used to be the main threat, but now Russia uses much more expensive missiles. This shows their readiness to achieve the goal at any cost.
Herman Galushchenko
Minister of Energy of Ukraine
It is noted that Russian attacks are increasingly aimed at substations, which are critically important for the stable operation of nuclear power plants. This creates risks for the energy system of the country and for international nuclear security.
Galushchenko emphasized the need for close coordination with the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure monitoring and protection of nuclear facilities.
The participants also discussed ways to strengthen support for the Ukrainian energy sector, in particular through the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine, which actively attracts donor funds.
In addition, the issue of Ukraine's integration into the European energy market and energy market reform was discussed.
Russia may attack one of the Ukrainian nuclear power plants
As the press service of "Energoatom" reports, Russian fighters again violated the no-fly zone around the South Ukrainian NPP on October 8.
In addition, it is emphasized that the drones' flight distance from nuclear facilities was less than 10 km.
Against this background, it is important to understand that the cases of enemy UAVs approaching Ukrainian nuclear power plants have increased manifold in recent months.
"Energoatom" warns Ukrainians: this may indicate Russia's preparations for strikes on Ukraine's nuclear infrastructure.
