Photo: Raphael Grossi/X
On 4 February, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi visited Kyivska power substation in Kyiv region to assess potential damage and ensure nuclear safety in Ukraine. He reported this on the X platform, noting that the substation is critical to the stable operation of the country’s power grid.
“I am at the Kyivska substation, an important link in Ukraine’s nuclear safety grid,” Grossi wrote.
The IAEA Director General stressed that any direct attack on the substation or disruption of power supply could lead to serious consequences for nuclear safety, including a possible nuclear accident. At the same time, he assured that IAEA representatives on the ground are working to assess the situation and provide all necessary assistance to prevent catastrophic consequences.
This visit underlines the importance of international cooperation on nuclear safety in the context of military conflicts, in particular on the territory of Ukraine.
