According to the IAEA, the Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, and South Ukraine NPPs have largely restored electricity production to normal levels after a series of strikes on the energy system. As of November 27, nearly all generating units at these plants are operating at full capacity; one unit is still operating with reduced load, the reasons are not specified.
It is also reported that after last week’s attacks on the power grid, all high-voltage transmission lines damaged during the shelling have been fully restored.
“After prolonged attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, the IAEA is preparing to send a group of experts to visit several substations that are critical to nuclear safety”
– IAEA
The status of the three NPPs after the massive attacks
Experts plan to assess the latest damage to the facilities and the potential impact on the plants’ long-term operation. This mission will be the sixth such visit by the IAEA to Ukrainian facilities, serving as a benchmark inspection and coordination of actions regarding nuclear safety.
In the context of last week’s events, the Ministry of Energy noted that the target again was the country’s energy infrastructure. At the same time, the IAEA reported that the Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and South Ukraine NPPs reduced output due to Russian attacks and lost connection to high-voltage lines after the mass shelling on November 19. Four of the nine reactors at the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi NPPs reduced power.
Currently, the state of Ukraine’s energy system is gradually normalizing, and official sources report a gradual restoration of stable supply.