Invaders hit South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant – Energoatom

STANISLAV POHORILOV — MONDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2022, 09:18

Russian invaders launched a missile strike on the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant overnight on 18-19 September, with the rocket falling 300 metres away from the nuclear reactors.

Source: National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "Today, on 19 September 2022 at 00:20, the Russian army launched a rocket attack on the industrial zone of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant."

Details: It is reported that the shock wave damaged the buildings of the nuclear power plant, breaking more than 100 windows.

Additionally, one of the hydroelectric units of the Oleksandrivka Hydroelectric power station, which is part of the South Ukrainian power facility, was shut down. Similarly, three high-voltage power lines were disconnected.

"Currently, all three power units of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant are operating normally. Fortunately, there were no casualties among the station staff," Energoatom reported.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the attack on the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant and posted a video of the strike.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "The occupiers wanted to fire again, but they forgot what a nuclear power plant is. Russia is endangering the whole world. We must stop it before it's too late."

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