Malfunction Shuts Down Rostov Nuclear Power Unit

One of the four power units at the Rostov nuclear plant in southern Russia was shut down due to a turbine generator malfunction. Rosatom assured that radiation levels are normal, and temporary power restrictions have been enforced. Investigations into the issue are ongoing.

One of four power units at the Rostov nuclear plant in southern Russia has been shut down due to a malfunction, the Russian energy ministry and state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Tuesday. Rosatom said the power unit was automatically shut down due to a malfunction of the turbine generator.

"The reasons are being investigated, the radiation background is normal," a Rosatom representative told Reuters. The ministry said temporary restrictions had been imposed on power usage in the south of the country because of the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)