US EditionIAEA Warns of Nuclear Risk After Russian Strikes Halt Ukraine Plants
Russian strikes damaged power lines forcing Ukrainian nuclear plants to reduce output and temporarily lose off-site power, raising serious nuclear safety concerns, the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
- On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that Russian strikes forced operators to reduce output and halted electricity production at Ukraine's nuclear plants.
- Amid a bitter winter, Russian forces caused Chornobyl to lose all off-site power and relied on emergency diesel generators for roughly one hour, with dozens of drones recorded near Chornobyl and Rivne last week.
- Deploying three inspection teams, the IAEA is visiting 10 critical substations on a two-week mission to assess damage, while Ukrenergo said, `Russia is carrying out another massive attack on Ukrainian power grid facilities.`
- Grossi urged maximum military restraint and full observance of the Seven Indispensable Pillars to enable repairs, while Denys Shmyhal demanded the IAEA isolate Russia, impose sanctions, and suspend its membership.
- Ongoing strikes threaten civilian electricity and heating during winter as the World Health Organization appealed for $42 million in 2026 to protect healthcare access for 700,000 people amid the full-scale invasion approaching four-year mark next month.
25 Articles
25 Articles
Zelenskyy said Ukraine's energy system has suffered serious damage. Nuclear power plants have been shut down, and the population is being warned of longer power outages.
Russian forces hit Europe’s largest power substation for the first time, expert warns of grid strain
Russian forces have struck Europe’s largest power substation for the first time, a move that will have repercussions for Ukraine’s energy system in the coming days. Ukraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo detailed the impact of the year’s second large-scale attack on the country’s energy system, saying power plants as well as transmission and distribution substations were hit. “As a result of missile strikes on key high-voltage substations that ensure…
Due to the massive attack of the Russian Federation on substations and lines 750—330 kV, nuclear power plants have been forced to reduce their generation capacity. Energy facilities in eight regions were hit by Russian missiles and drones.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
