Russian airstrike damages a nuclear research facility in Kharkiv

Olha Hlushchenko - Friday, 11 March 2022,  01:47

Russian forces fired on the Pyatykhatka district in the city of Kharkiv, where the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology is located, on the evening of 10 March, causing a power outage at the Source of Neutron Nuclear Research Subcritical Unit (NSU).

Source: State Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation of Ukraine on Facebook

Verbatim: "Once again, the Russian Federation has committed an act of nuclear terrorism.

"Currently, information about the consequences of the damage is being clarified by the staff of the Source of Neutrons NSU".

Details: According to available data, the Source of Neutrons NSU has completely lost power. The building exterior has also been damaged.