Ukraine records over 120 cases of Russian missiles, drones flying near nuclear plants

This was announced by Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko at a meeting with European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen.

‘Over the past three months, missile and drone routes have approached nuclear power plants, creating a real danger of strikes on nuclear facilities. More than 120 cases were recorded when missiles or drones flew over or near nuclear power plants. Previously, drones were the main threat, but now Russia is using much more expensive missiles. This indicates their willingness to achieve the goal at any cost,’ the official said during talks with the European Commissioner in Vienna.

Halushchenko underscored the threats posed by Russian shelling of substations critical to the stable operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. He stressed the importance of coordination between the IAEA and the European Union to ensure the work of the agency's monitoring missions at these substations.

‘The parties also talked about the assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector by international partners and relevant mechanisms, in particular the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine, which has proven to be an effective tool for attracting donor assistance,’ the Energy Ministry's press service said.

Halushchenko also discussed with the European Commissioner important issues of Ukraine's continued integration into the European energy market and relevant amendments to Ukrainian legislation.

• During the night attack by Russia on September 12, a Shahed 'kamikaze' drone flew near the Khmelnytsky NPP.