Three Ukrainian nuclear power plants have largely resumed operation after the November 28 attack by the Russian Federation - IAEA
Kyiv • UNN
Eight of the nine reactors at the Khmelnitsky, Rivne and South Ukrainian NPPs resumed operation after the November 28 attack. The IAEA confirms its support for Nuclear Safety at stations, despite the instability of the network.
Ukraine's three operating nuclear power plants (NPPs) have largely resumed power generation after a sharp cut in production last week, carried out as a precaution due to another Russian attack on the country's increasingly fragile energy system on November 28. This is reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its website, writes UNN.
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It is noted that of the nine reactors at the Khmelnitsky, Rivne and South Ukrainian NPPs, eight are currently operating, and one has been shut down. Over the past week, most of them have gradually increased their capacity after Russia's massive strike on electricity infrastructure on November 28. However, some external power lines remain disconnected.
A stable power grid that provides safe off-site power is essential for ensuring nuclear safety at Ukraine's existing nuclear power plants, which are vital for generating the electricity the country needs, especially during the cold winter months. Operators have demonstrated significant resilience during and after this latest period of network instability, so that these stations can maintain nuclear safety and generate electricity after last week's production cuts.,
He added that, however,"the fragile situation with the power grid remains a source of deep concern, and we will continue to closely monitor relevant developments, including further visits by experts to the electrical substations on which nuclear power plants depend." And he called for"maximum restraint, so that no actions affecting external electricity supply and nuclear safety are taken." At the same time, the report does not mention who exactly attacked the Ukrainian energy system, and does not indicate to whom this call is directed.
The IAEA report also noted that " despite the consequences of the military conflict, including frequent signals about air raids," IAEA groups at Khmelnitsky, Rivne, South Ukrainian and Chernobyl nuclear power plants reported that nuclear safety and security at these facilities are maintained.
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Khmelnitsky, Rivne and South Ukrainian nuclear power plants reduced their power during a Russian missile attack on November 28. One power unit of Raes was disconnected from the grid, KHNPP lost two power lines.
