Overview
- Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry labeled the attacks “nuclear terrorism,” saying substations vital to reactor safety were deliberately targeted.
- The IAEA reported that the South Ukraine and Khmelnitskyi plants each lost an external power line, and Rivne cut output at two reactors.
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged maximum military restraint near nuclear facilities as safety risks persist.
- G7 energy ministers condemned Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s energy system and pledged ongoing support for the country’s energy security and reconstruction.
- Kyiv imposed nationwide electricity limits and reported water and heating disruptions, while Zaporizhzhia remains on backup power as reconnection work continues; Moscow denies targeting civilians.