Ukraine has recorded over 120 incidents involving Russian missiles and drones flying near nuclear facilities over the past three months.
This was reported by Minister of Energy, Herman Halushchenko, during his meeting with European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson in Vienna.
Halushchenko emphasized that the routes of targeted attacks are increasingly approaching nuclear power plants, posing a genuine threat to nuclear safety.
"There have been over 120 cases of Russian missiles or drones flying over or near nuclear plants. Initially, the primary threat came from drones, but now Russia is using significantly more expensive missiles. This demonstrates their willingness to achieve their goals at any cost," the minister explained.
The attacks are increasingly directed at substations critical to the stable operation of nuclear power plants, endangering Ukraine's energy system and global nuclear safety.
Halushchenko stressed the need for close coordination with the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure monitoring and protection of nuclear facilities.
The discussions also addressed enhancing support for Ukraine's energy sector, particularly through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which actively attracts donor contributions. Additionally, they considered Ukraine's integration into the European energy market and reforms of the country's energy markets.
