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IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during Kyiv visit

The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, warned of nuclear risks from Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid during his visit to Kyiv.
Ukraine relies on nuclear power for over half of its electricity generation due to ongoing Russian bombardments of its energy infrastructure.
Grossi stated that damage to electrical substations could disrupt cooling processes at nuclear plants, increasing the risk of nuclear accidents.
Concerns have been raised about Energy Minister Galushchenko's actions regarding the protection of Ukraine's electricity infrastructure amid these threats.

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IAEA Chief, in Kyiv, Warns of Nuclear Risk From Attacks on Ukraine Grid

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1 month ago·New York, United States

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Reuters

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IAEA chief, in Kyiv, warns of nuclear risk from attacks on Ukraine grid

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday and inspected an electricity distribution substation, warning that attacks on Ukraine's power grid could pose a risk of a nuclear accident by disrupting supply.

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WION

IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during Kyiv visit

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The Kyiv Independent

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy grid could cause nuclear accident, IAEA chief warns

Russia's continued attacks against Ukraine's power grid heighten the risk of a nuclear accident, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned during his visit to Kyiv on Feb. 4.

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