Due to Russian strikes, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant lost all external power supply. Moreover, power lines to other nuclear power plants were also damaged.
Points of attention
- The recent damage to Ukrainian electrical substations by Russian strikes has escalated tensions and highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
- It is crucial to recognize the risks associated with the ongoing conflict and the implications for nuclear safety and security in the region.
The situation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant — what is known so far
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi made a statement on this occasion.
He officially confirmed that on the morning of January 20, several Ukrainian electrical substations came under new Russian strikes and suffered serious damage.
Grossi draws attention to the fact that the nuclear power plants attacked by the enemy are truly vital for Ukraine's nuclear security.
"The IAEA is actively monitoring developments to assess the impact on nuclear safety," he stressed.
What is important to understand is that not so long ago, the director of the Chernobyl NPP, Sergey Tarakanov, warned that a powerful attack by Russia could destroy the internal radiation shelter at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
"If a missile or drone hits it directly or even falls somewhere nearby, for example, an Iskander, God forbid, it will cause a mini-earthquake in the area. No one can guarantee that the protective structure will remain in place after that. This is the main threat," Tarakanov stressed.
