The article highlights the continued bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure by Russia during the ongoing invasion, with particular emphasis on the risk of nuclear accidents. Rafael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, visited Kyiv to assess the situation, stressing that attacks on substations endanger nuclear safety due to potential power supply disruptions. While Russia has avoided direct hits on nuclear plants, Grossi's inspection of crucial grid components underscores the escalating vulnerabilities, as Ukraine becomes increasingly reliant on nuclear energy amidst continuous assaults on its energy system.
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has sounded the alarm about the continued risk of nuclear accidents as a result of Russia's attacks on Ukraine's power grid.
A nuclear accident can result from a direct attack on a plant, but also from power supply disruption.
It's essential that I, in the discharge of my obligations, keep channels of communication constantly, Grossi told a news briefing.
Three years of relentless Russian strikes on its power grid have left Ukraine reliant on nuclear power for more than half of its energy needs.
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