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IAEA examines drone debris from Chornobyl NPP strike, avoids naming its origin

IAEA experts has examined the UAV debris with characteristics matching those of a Shahed-type drone, collected after an attack on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) sarcophagus, the organization wrote in its report on Feb. 27.

28 February 2025, 10:14 AM

Six days in: Crews struggle to contain fires at Chornobyl NPP after Russian drone attack

Efforts to eliminate the consequences of a Russian drone strike on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (CNPP) continue, the State Emergency Service (SES) reported on Telegram on Feb. 19, posting video and photos from the site.

19 February 2025, 04:28 PM

Chornobyl NPP suspends firefighting efforts after Russian attack

Firefighting efforts at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) following a Russian drone attack, were suspended, Ukraine’s State Agency for Exclusion Zone Management reported on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 12:00 PM

Ukraine's Security Service shows evidence of Russian drone attack on Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has shared photographs of debris from a downed Russian Shahed drone near the shelter of the fourth reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) in a Telegram post on Feb. 14.

14 February 2025, 08:05 PM

Energoatom boosts output, spends billions to maintain tariffs

Ukraine’s nuclear power plant operator Energoatom increased its electricity production in 2024 by 2% to 53 billion kWh, which is 12% higher than in 2022, according to its report published on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 11:42 AM

Five of nine Ukrainian nuclear reactors lower output amid Russian latest attack – IAEA

Five of Ukraine’s nine nuclear reactors reduced their power output following Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) wrote on X on Dec. 13.

13 December 2024, 02:35 PM

Russian air strikes endanger Ukraine’s nuclear power plants

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid have increased the likelihood of a catastrophic nuclear incident, U.S. and European diplomats said at an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 10:31 PM

Drone defense system to be built at Rivne NPP for $46M

Zakhidelektromontazh LLC (Lutsk) will build protective structures at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant for about $46 million, according to the ProZorro public procurement system on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 06:12 PM

All 9 power units ready for winter after last NPP reactor completes repair

The planned repair of the last reactor of Ukrainian NPPs has been completed 11 days ahead of schedule, ensuring all nine power units are ready for the winter period, the Ministry of Energy announced on Oct. 1.

10 October 2024, 04:02 PM

Russia photographed Ukraine’s nuclear plants, raising strike concerns, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used Chinese satellites to photograph Ukrainian nuclear power plants, raising the threat of strikes on these facilities, in an interview with ABC News on Sept. 24.

24 September 2024, 06:00 PM

Russia adapts airstrike tactics on Ukraine’s energy system; Winter may be pivotal — Politico

The approaching winter could be a turning point for Ukraine in its energy war, as Russia targets key substations that supply Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

16 September 2024, 02:17 PM

Russian Shahed drone flew near Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, Regional administration reports

In Khmelnytskyi Oblast, a Russian strike drone flew close to the nuclear power plant during a night attack on Sept. 12, according to regional administration head Serhiy Tyurin.

12 September 2024, 03:45 PM

IAEA head to visit Kursk NPP

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi will visit Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant next week to assess the situation at the site, the IAEA press office announced on Aug. 22.

23 August 2024, 12:29 AM

Experts assess whether Ukraine needs control over Kursk NPP in Russia

Energy experts have weighed in on the potential implications of Ukraine seizing the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, emphasizing that such a move could have more negative effects on Ukraine than on Russia.

13 August 2024, 02:00 PM

Chornobyl scenario at Kursk Nuclear Plant cannot be ruled out, Ukrainian expert warns

Chornobyl scenario at the Kursk nuclear power plant (KNPP) cannot be completely ruled out, Dmytro Humeniuk, safety analysis expert at the State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety, told Radio NV on Aug. 12.

13 August 2024, 12:43 PM

Drone strike disables Kursk NPP substation — Russian media

Several settlements in Kursk Oblast were left without electricity after a UAV struck a power substation near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, Russian media outlet Important Stories reported on Aug. 9.

10 August 2024, 12:42 AM

Russia tightens security around Kursk NPP

Russian security forces have blocked access roads to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, in response to Ukraine’s ongoing push into Kursk Oblast, Russian media outlet Important Stories reported on Aug. 9.

9 August 2024, 09:04 PM

Russian authorities claim fighting is occurring ‘several dozen kilometers’ from Kursk nuclear power plant

Fighting in Kursk Oblast is ongoing “several tens of kilometers” from Kurchatov, home to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, Kurchatov Mayor Igor Korpunkov confirmed on Telegram on Aug. 9.

9 August 2024, 02:34 PM

Ukrainian troops penetrate deep into Kursk Oblast

Fighting in Kursk Oblast continues about 26 kilometers from the border, with Ukrainian forces likely reaching Ivnytsia village and attempting to cut off the Sudzha-Lgov highway, Russian Telegram channel Agency reported on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 02:53 PM

What is wrong with nuclear units construction in Ukraine — MP explains

Nuclear plants construction amid the war ongoing is a bad idea, since Ukraine's budget will have to spend UAH 40 billion ($0.97 billion) per year, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram on July 30.

30 July 2024, 12:41 PM

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