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world3 months ago•2 min saved

Escalating Risks at Ukraine's Nuclear Plants Amid Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to attack Ukrainian nuclear power plants, citing Ukrainian attacks near Zaporizhzhia, which has been disconnected from Ukraine's grid amid ongoing conflict. Ukraine warns of potential catastrophe as Russia ramps up attacks on energy infrastructure, including strikes on nuclear facilities like Chornobyl. The situation remains tense with Ukraine demanding Russian forces withdraw from nuclear sites.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#energy-infrastructure #nuclear-power-plants #putin

security1 year ago•3 min saved

Drone Sightings Spark Security Concerns in NJ and NY

Drones have been reported flying over two nuclear power plants in New Jersey and temporarily grounded flights at New York Stewart International Airport. The sightings have prompted investigations by the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, though many reports are suspected to be manned aircraft. Lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, are demanding federal action and clarity, while state officials assert there is no immediate threat. The incidents have sparked widespread concern and calls for stricter airspace regulations.

via NJ.com|

#drones #faa #fbi

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Escalating Tensions: Threats of Nuclear Attacks in Ukraine and Europe"

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has threatened to strike three Ukrainian nuclear power plants and nuclear facilities in Eastern Europe if an alleged attempt by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack the Smolensk NPP in Russia with "NATO missiles" is confirmed. The alleged attempt was reported by a Russian propaganda Telegram channel, but there is no official information on the matter. Medvedev's statement raises concerns about escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as well as potential risks to nuclear facilities in the region.

via Yahoo News|

#international-relations #medvedev #nuclear-power-plants

security2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Involvement in Russian Attacks Raises Concerns.

Russia's FSB security service has arrested two Ukrainians and two Russians who had allegedly planned to target nuclear power plants in the country. The suspects had brought down a pylon carrying a high voltage line and planted mines in four pylons carrying high voltage lines from the Leningrad nuclear power station. The aim was to cause "serious economic harm to Russia and damage its reputation," it said.

via The Moscow Times|

#arrests #nuclear-power-plants #russia

world2 years ago•3 min saved

Chernobyl Anniversary: Ukraine and Belarus Oppose Russian Nuclear Power.

On the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using nuclear power plants to "blackmail" Ukraine and the world. Zelenskyy warned that the occupying power put the world in danger of another disaster after taking over the Chernobyl power station last year. Russian forces have also taken control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which previously accounted for 20% of Ukraine's electricity production. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency vowed to work to avoid the same fate for Zaporizhzhia. The G7 has condemned Russia for announcing a plan to station "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, just across Ukraine's northern border.

via CBS News|

#chernobyl #nuclear-power-plants #russia

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

Chernobyl's Legacy: Ukraine's Ongoing Nuclear Nightmare.

Ukraine's nuclear power plants, including Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, have become a source of safety concerns amid the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly called for a demilitarized zone around the Zaporizhzhia plant, which has been repeatedly shelled and damaged, forcing workers to rely on emergency generators for essential nuclear safety functions. Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of endangering nuclear safety at the plant, while the IAEA has called for its safe operation. The Chornobyl nuclear power plant, which caused the world's worst civilian nuclear disaster in 1986, remains a source of horror and has become a tourist attraction since it was deemed safe to visit in 2011.

via CNBC|

#chornobyl-disaster #nuclear-power-plants #russian-ukrainian-conflict

energy2 years ago•3 min saved

Coal miners in Ukraine fuel war effort with deep digging.

Coal miners in southeastern Ukraine work around the clock to extract coal to power the country's war effort and provide civilians with light and heat. Coal is central to meeting Ukraine's energy needs following Russia's military campaign to destroy power stations and other infrastructure. The work of the coal miners cannot fully compensate for the loss of energy from nuclear power plants, but every megawatt they generate reduces gaps. Ukraine's energy independence is a priority, and negotiations to demilitarize the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are at an impasse.

via The Associated Press|

#coal #energy #energy-independence