Nuclear Safety Risked by Russian Attacks on Ukraine's Energy System

Russia is accused of using the threat of nuclear disaster to coerce by attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Kyiv's foreign minister highlighted the danger posed to nuclear safety by strikes on critical substations. The IAEA has issued warnings but Moscow continues its aggressive actions.

Russia's ongoing assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are raising alarms about nuclear safety, according to Kyiv's foreign minister. The U.N. atomic watchdog reported that recent strikes have endangered key substations essential for maintaining nuclear safety.

Andrii Sybiha condemned Russian actions, citing deliberate targeting of power lines crucial for nuclear security. He criticized Russia's disregard for International Atomic Energy Agency warnings.

Sybiha argued that these attacks are not about peaceful atomic use, but rather a tactic to use the potential for nuclear incidents as a coercive tool against Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)