Ukrainian NPPs almost fully restored after russian attacks - IAEA

Ukrainian nuclear power plants operating under Kyiv's control - Khmelnytskyi, Rivne and South Ukraine - have actually returned to full capacity after russia's recent massive strikes on energy infrastructure. It was reported by the IAEA.

The agency noted that all power units of the three nuclear power plants are again operating at maximum capacity, except for one unit, which is still operating in a reduced mode. All high-voltage power lines damaged during the attacks have also been restored.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized that after a series of russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy sector, the Agency's next - sixth - mission will be sent. It will check several key substations, the condition of which is critical for the stable operation of nuclear power plants and overall nuclear safety.

On November 20, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced a forced reduction in the capacity of nuclear power plants due to strikes on electricity transmission systems and the need to introduce preventive measures. The IAEA then called the situation alarming, as three nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation after the shelling on November 19.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, two nuclear power plants in Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi and Rivne, were forced to reduce electricity production after russian troops attacked a critical power substation. This mode of operation has been in place for ten days.