US EditionIAEA 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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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.
IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during Kyiv visit
During his visit to Kyiv, the IAEA chief warned of the escalating nuclear risks posed by ongoing attacks on Ukraine's power grid. The warning highlights concerns over the safety of nuclear facilities and the potential global implications of further energy infrastructure strikes amidst the ongoing conflict.
Rafael Grossi will seek to keep communication channels open, in order to prevent the situation around these facilities from rushing
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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