Ukrainian NPPs reduce production due to Russian attack, several substations damaged – IAEA

Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns,

he concluded

Rafael GrossiiAEA Director General

The country’s energy infrastructure is extremely vulnerable, directly impacting nuclear safety and security. We are still assessing the full extent of the damage. At this critical time, I reiterate the importance of adhering to the seven indispensable pillars for nuclear safety and security during the conflict, in particular pillar four that states there must be a secure off-site power supply from the grid for all nuclear sites,

Grossi concluded

The IAEA teams based at the NPPs heard air defence activities and sought shelter during the air raid alarms. At the Khmelnytskyi NPP, the IAEA team heard a loud explosion. At the Rivne NPP, two 330 kilovolt (kV) power lines were unavailable,

he added

Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure,

said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha

German Galushchenkoenergy Minister

Another massive attack on the power system is under way. The enemy is attacking electricity generation and transmission facilities throughout Ukraine,

Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko wrote on Facebook

Vitali Klitschkomayor

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene,

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said

It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House,

he said