All nuclear power plants (NPP) of Ukraine have restored connection to the national energy system after the Russian missile attack on November 23.
This was reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Rivne, South Ukrainian, Khmelnytsky and Chornobyl NPPs are connected to the network.
A group of IAEA experts, which is present at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) captured by the Russians, reported yesterday that the external connection to the facility has been restored. Currently, the ZNPP is in shutdown mode, but it needs electricity to support basic safety and security functions.
The IAEA added that supervisors will be sent to the Rivne, South Ukraine and Khmelnytskyi stations next week.
- On November 23, Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Ukraineʼs energy infrastructure. Explosions were heard in Kyiv and Kyiv region, Lviv region, Rivne and Khmelnytskyi regions, as well as in a number of other regions. Due to the attack, lights were turned off almost throughout the country, as the NPP facilities were also damaged.
- The Air Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Russians launched a total of 67 cruise missiles and up to 10 Lancet kamikaze drones. It was possible to shoot down 51 missiles and 5 drones.