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Khmelnytskyi NPP

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The Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), an essential part of Ukraine's energy system, continues to face various challenges and developments. Amid efforts to acquire reactor units from Bulgaria, Ukrainian authorities have encountered both political pressure and opposition from various sectors, including parliament members. Compounding these challenges, military actions near the NPP have threatened its operational capacity, leading to forced output reductions due to damage from Russian shelling, according to the IAEA. Furthermore, allegations of corruption have surfaced, complicating the plant's operational stability. Despite these hurdles, Ukraine remains committed to expanding the NPP's capacity, viewing it as crucial for energy security and international cooperation in nuclear energy with partners like the US.

What are the recent developments regarding the Khmelnytskyi NPP?

The Khmelnytskyi NPP has been in the spotlight due to attempts to purchase reactor units from Bulgaria, pressure from the Presidential Office on parliamentary votes, and operational disruptions caused by military activities and alleged corruption.

How have military actions affected the Khmelnytskyi NPP?

Military actions have significantly affected the Khmelnytskyi NPP, leading to damaged infrastructure and forced capacity reductions due to Russian shelling. These disruptions have impacted Ukraine's energy stability, prompting calls for military restraint from the IAEA.

What role does the IAEA play in the situation at Khmelnytskyi NPP?

The IAEA monitors the situation at the Khmelnytskyi NPP, reporting on operational disruptions due to military actions. The organization advocates for the completion of the NPP's construction and supports Ukraine's efforts for nuclear energy expansion.

What controversies surround the purchase of reactors for the Khmelnytskyi NPP?

The purchase of reactors from Bulgaria has been contentious. While some Ukrainian parliament members faced pressure to support the purchase, others, like Yaroslav Zhelezniak, have disrupted plans citing political and operational concerns.

How is the US involved with the Khmelnytskyi NPP?

The US has shown interest in the completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, viewing it as an opportunity to enhance its nuclear fuel supply to Ukraine, thus strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

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Russian missiles flying over a nuclear power station: statement by the Prosecutor General Russian Federation’s attack on Chornobyl sarcophagus was likely deliberate, — Prosecutor General Kravchenko An investigation by the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine indicates that the Russian drone's strike on the "Shelter" protective structure at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant was likely intentional. 985 8 Previously in trend: Drone strike on Chernobyl NPP Situation at NPP

Zhelezniak commented on the idea of purchasing reactors for a nuclear power plant in Bulgaria Government has not abandoned idea of purchasing Russian reactors from Bulgaria, and almost none of Mindich’s staff have been fired, - Zhelezniak Authorities have not abandoned idea of purchasing Russian reactors for NPP in Bulgaria, yet in the past five months, the government has dismissed almost none of Mindich’s staff. 3 455 28 Previously in trend: Reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP

Russian reactor units for the Khmelnitskyi NPP: A Servant of the People lawmaker speaks out about pressure from the Presidential Office When someone did not vote in favor of purchasing Russian reactor units for Khmelnytskyi NPP, members of parliament were sent "greetings" from president, - media A member of parliament from the "Servant of the People" party spoke about pressure from the Presidential Office during a parliamentary vote on the purchase of reactor units for the Khmelnytskyi NPP from Bulgaria. 13 031 29 Previously in trend: Reactors for KhNPP

How was the scheme to purchase blocks for the KhNPP disrupted? Zhelezniak explained Purchase of power units for KhNPP in Bulgaria was thwarted at last moment, Zhelezniak said. VIDEO People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak explained how he managed to disrupt the scheme to purchase power units for the Khmelnytskyi NPP in Bulgaria. 9 149 40 Previously in trend: Reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP

IAEA on nuclear power plants Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants reduced capacity due to Russian shelling: IAEA calls for "military restraint" The IAEA reported that the Khmelnitskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants are reducing their output due to damage to electrical substations caused by Russian shelling, and called for "military restraint." 1 368 14

Zhelezniak’s investigation into the energy sector "Because of corruption of Zelenskyy’s friends, we are sitting without electricity," - new investigation by Zhelezniak. VIDEO Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a member of parliament representing the Voice party, stated that the second unit of the Khmelnitskyi Nuclear Power Plant has not been operating at full capacity since March 2022, resulting in a loss of nearly 500 MW. 20 289 103 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

A foreigner was directing Russian strikes on energy facilities. He was detained by the SSU Foreigner directing strikes on energy facilities near Khmelnytskyi NPP, - SSU. PHOTO An FSB agent who directed Russian strikes on the Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi regions has been detained. 4 602 15 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters Attacks on the energy sector

Rivne Nuclear Power Plant Due to shelling by Russian Federation, Khmelnitskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants have reduced their output, - IAEA Following a massive attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's energy system on the night of November 8, the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce generation due to damage to distribution substations. 2 497 8 Previously in trend: Russian strikes on NPP substations

Continued combat activity recorded near Ukrainian nuclear power plants Continued combat activity has been recorded near Ukrainian NPPs over past week - IAEA Over the past week, explosions, drone flights, or air raid alerts have continued near Zaporizhzhia, South Ukraine, and Khmelnytsky NPPs. 572 1 Previously in trend: Explosion near NPP

Khmelnytskyi NPP Bulgarian government says it will not sell reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP to Ukraine The Bulgarian government says it will not sell Ukraine the reactor that was supposed to be used for the development of the Khmelnytskyi NPP. 15 136 89 Previously in trend: Reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP

Zelenskyy visits Khmelnytskyi NPP on 13 February Zelenskyy on completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP: Ukraine will have additional 2 gigawatts of electricity. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On Thursday, 13 February, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant and heard reports on the prospects for the development of nuclear energy. 3 257 48

Parliament supports purchase of two reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP Verkhovna Rada supports purchase of two Russian reactors for KhNPP Parliament supports purchase of two reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP 16 436 208

IAEA supports completion of Khmelnytsky NPP IAEA supports completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supports Ukraine's desire to complete the construction of two nuclear power units at the Khmelnytskyi NPP and considers it a wise and timely decision for Ukraine. 1 707 44

Herbst advocates completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP Completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP will promote cooperation between US and Ukraine in nuclear energy - Herbst Former US Ambassador to Ukraine (2003-2006) and Senior Director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center John Herbst supported the Verkhovna Rada's intention to adopt a draft law on the completion of Khmelnytsky NPP Units 3 and 4. 1 678 13

Хмельницька АЕС Enemy drone flew critically close to Khmelnytskyi NPP last night - Energoatom Today, on October 28, at about 6 a.m., a Russian shakedown flew critically close to one of the power units of the Khmelnytskyi NPP. 1 132 7

Поблизу ХАЕС пролетів шахед Night attack by "Shaheds": drone flies in immediate vicinity of Khmelnytskyi NPP On 20 September, during a night attack, a Russian "Shahed" attack UAV was spotted flying in the immediate vicinity of the Khmelnytsky NPP. 1 016 0

РФ запустила "шахед", який пролетів біля Хмельницької АЕС At night, "Shahed" flew near Khmelnytskyi NPP, later it was destroyed by air defense - RMA During the night attack on Khmelnytskyi, the Russian attack UAV "Shakhed" flew in the immediate vicinity of the nuclear power plant. 902 1 Previously in trend: War

Хмельницька АЕС US is interested in completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, including to increase its fuel supplies - People’s Deputy Nahorniak The United States is interested in Ukraine completing the completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, including to increase the supply of nuclear fuel. 8 000 18

хмельницкая,аес,хаес There were explosions near the Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant, - Grossi Last night, several explosions occurred near the Khmelnytsky NPP. 15 349 6

аес,хмельницька Blast wave damaged windows of several buildings at Khmelnytskyi NPP site - IAEA The IAEA is assessing the amount of damage caused by two downed Russian drones falling 5 and 20 kilometers from the site of the Khmelnytskyi NPP. 6 119 12

зеленський Zelenskyy: Khmelnytskyi NPP was probably target of night attack by "Shahed". VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 609th day of the war with the Russian Federation. 10 390 56 Previously in trend: War

аес,хмельницька,хаес Ruscists struck near Khmelnytskyi NPP, as result of which 1.8 thousand consumers lost power (updated) Russian invaders struck near the Khmelnytsky NPP, 1.8 thousand consumers were cut off. 15 453 27 Previously in trend: War

аес,рівненська Forced capacity reduction at Rivne and South Ukrainian NPPs - IAEA Due to renewed shelling of the energy infrastructure, the capacity of two nuclear power plants of Ukraine was reduced. 7 230 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

аес,хмельницька IAEA: Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure led to shutdown of one of Khmelnytsky NPP units On February 10, one of Khmelnytskyi NPP’s units was shut down due to Russian military shelling of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. 19 475 8 Previously in trend: War