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News|Nuclear EnergyUN nuclear watchdog discusses Ukraine nuclear safety risksRussian attacks on Ukraine’s electrical substations could cut power to nuclear plants, increasing risks of meltdown.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an extraordinary board meeting in Vienna to address concerns about nuclear safety in Ukraine. This session was initiated due to escalating threats to Ukraine's energy facilities amid conflict, raising…

ABy Amanda ParksJan 31, 20261 min read

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an extraordinary board meeting in Vienna to address concerns about nuclear safety in Ukraine. This session was initiated due to escalating threats to Ukraine's energy facilities amid conflict, raising potential risks of a nuclear incident.

Rafael Grossi, the IAEA Director-General, emphasized the significance of the situation, highlighting the conflict's impact on nuclear safety. An IAEA expert mission is currently conducting extensive inspections of 10 key electrical substations crucial for maintaining nuclear safety.

Nuclear power plants depend on continuous external power to ensure reactor cooling, despite their ability to generate power independently. Ukraine operates four nuclear power plants, three under Kyiv's control, and the fourth, Zaporizhzhia, has been under Russian control since the initial invasion in 2022.

The Zaporizhzhia plant's six reactors remain offline, yet the facility requires electricity for its cooling and security systems. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of endangering nuclear safety at this site. Recent hostilities were paused to repair the last backup power line, damaged in January.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an extraordinary board meeting in Vienna to address concerns about nuclear safety in Ukraine.
Amanda Parks · Thehackingpost

Ukraine also hosts the former Chornobyl site, known for the 1986 nuclear accident. Recently, the protective shield at Chornobyl was damaged during a drone strike attributed to Russian forces.

The IAEA meeting was convened at the request of the Netherlands, with support from at least 11 countries, to pressurize Russia regarding its actions. The Netherlands' Ambassador, Peter Potman, reported extensive damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure due to ongoing attacks.

Ukraine’s Ambassador, Yuriy Vitrenko, stressed the need for heightened attention to the threats posed to nuclear safety in Europe. Conversely, Russian Ambassador Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the meeting as politically driven, questioning its necessity.

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The status of a temporary ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks remains uncertain. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia agreed to a temporary halt, confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, although the Kremlin indicated that the pause might conclude soon.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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