Zelenskyy: Russian attack forces Ukrainian nuclear units to cut output, one has shut down
Some units at Ukraine's nuclear power plants have reduced generation due to Russian strikes on 7 February, and one has shut down automatically.
Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an address
Quote: "Last night the Russians also struck facilities that are vital to the operation of nuclear power plants. This is a danger to Ukraine and to our entire region, to Europe.
Today units at our nuclear power plants have reduced generation, and one has automatically shut down. This is a level of strikes that no terrorist in the world has ever allowed themselves."
Details: Zelenskyy said that Russia should feel the response from the whole world, "from everyone who is genuinely concerned about security".
Quote: "Russia must show that it cares not only about the war and its strikes, but also about the ongoing talks, which must lead to a concrete result."
Background:
- Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has noted that Ukrainian nuclear power plants have stopped operations due to the Russian attack on the morning of 7 February, and the situation is compromising nuclear safety.
- Zelenskyy said Russian forces deliberately struck energy facilities that are critical to the operation of Ukraine's nuclear power plants.
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