Ukraine's Nuclear Power Sector at Risk Amidst Russian Drone and Missile Attacks

Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have led to the disconnection of several nuclear power units, posing significant risks to the country's nuclear sector and the safety of millions. The strikes have targeted transmission and distribution systems, disrupting power generation and causing fluctuations in the power grid.

Russia's Monday drone and missile attack forced Ukraine to disconnect several nuclear power units from the grid, posing a risk to the nuclear power sector, a Ukrainian mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Thursday.

The mission emphasized that the Russian Federation continues to deliberately target Ukraine's energy infrastructure with the intention of disrupting the operation of the country's nuclear power plants, which provide most of Ukraine's electricity. Officials warned that these Russian attacks pose significant risks to the stable operation of nuclear facilities in Ukraine and the safety of millions of people.

Russia executed its 'most massive' attack on Ukraine on Monday, deploying more than 200 missiles and drones, which resulted in the deaths of seven people and widespread damage to energy facilities nationwide. According to Kyiv, these strikes appear to be a concerted effort to weaken Ukraine's power grid ahead of the coming winter, when electricity and heating are most needed. As a result of Monday's attack, three out of four power units of the Rivne nuclear power plant were disconnected from the grid while the South Ukrainian nuclear plant was forced to reduce output.

(With inputs from agencies.)