Russian Attack on October 30: Three Ukrainian NPPs Lost Connection to Power Grid.

According to inkorr.com: According to IAEA,

South Ukraine

and Khmelnytsky NPP lost access to one of the external power transmission lines, while Rivne NPP had to reduce the output of two power units at the request of the system operator. This occurred as a result of a massive nighttime attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on October 30. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi

called

this situation a new reminder of the constant nuclear threat.

Consequences of the Russian Attack for Ukrainian NPPs on October 30

Despite losing part of the power supply,

NPPs continue to operate

without accidents, but risks remain high. As Grossi noted, strikes near critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities pose a real threat.

Rivne NPP reduced the load of two of its four power units, while other facilities are operating normally and backup power sources are activated.

Status of NPPs on October 31, 2023

• South Ukraine and Khmelnytsky NPPs are without one external power transmission line

• Rivne NPP reduced the output of two power units

• IAEA called for maximum restraint near nuclear facilities

• Grossi:

  The threats to nuclear safety remain quite real

Why this happened

On the night of October 30, Russia launched a new massive attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles. According to the Air Force, the air defense managed to shoot down or suppress 623 of 705 targets, including 592 strike drones and 29 cruise missiles.

However, at least 16 missiles and 63 UAVs hit targets, and another 19 fell as debris in various regions. The western regions also suffered attacks, including Vinnytsia, Prykarpattia, and Lviv. Many areas have introduced temporary emergency power outages.

 

IAEA emphasized

that adherence to international standards and the seven key principles of nuclear safety is critically important in times of war. The agency continues to monitor the situation at Ukrainian NPPs.

This attack underscored the vulnerability of Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid the war. In this challenging situation, it is essential not only to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants but also to prevent similar incidents in the future. Given the ongoing threat, IAEA is actively working on monitoring and supporting nuclear safety in Ukraine.