US EditionUkraine Accuses Russia of Nuclear Power Sabotage
Russian attacks damaged key substations at three nuclear plants, risking safety and causing nationwide blackouts, with over 650 drones and 50 missiles used, Ukraine said.
- On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that a Russian missile and drone attack damaged substations at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, Khmelnitsky, and Rivne, jeopardizing nuclear safety.
- The Russian defence ministry said it launched a 'massive' missile and drone attack involving over 650 drones, targeting Ukrainian infrastructure in nine regions and Kyiv.
- Ukrainian authorities said at least six people were killed, including a 7-year-old girl, and 18 people were wounded, while Ukrenergo said outages would last nationwide into late Thursday.
- Ukrenergo said 'Round-the-clock' blackouts will be introduced in all regions on Friday, and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said `Its goal is to plunge Ukraine into darkness; ours is to keep the light on.`
- Amid the damage, officials called for more air defence systems and tougher sanctions from G7, America and Europe to halt what they described as systematic energy terror by Russia.
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Kyiv Accuses Russia Of 'Nuclear Terrorism' With Strikes On Power Substations
Kyiv and international authorities condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy sector, with Ukraine accusing Moscow of "nuclear terrorism" for strikes on substations critical to supplying power to nuclear facilities.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Nuclear Power Sabotage
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Nuclear Power Sabotage On Friday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned what it claims are Russian strikes on crucial substations vital for supplying power to the country's nuclear power stations. A ministry statement released late on Friday specified targeted attacks by Russia.The ministry branded these deliberate strikes on civilian energy facilities, directly impacting nuclear plant safety, as 'nuclear terrorism', and…
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a warning: the power supply of three nuclear power plants is affected by Russian attacks.
Ukraine accuses Russia of "systematic energy terror" as IAEA warns latest strikes jeopardize nuclear safety
Ukraine accuses Russia of "systematic energy terror" as the global atomic energy watchdog warns Moscow's latest strikes jeopardize nuclear plants' safety.
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