IAEA extends mission at Ukrainian NPP’s power substation

That’s according to the Ministry of Energy, Ukrinform reports.

"Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency continued their monitoring mission on October 21 at one of the transmission system erator's substations, which is critically important for the eration of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. According to the agreed schedule of visits, the mission will be pursued alternately at all substations critical for nuclear energy," the statement reads.

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Energy Minister German Galushchenko expressed he that the presence of IAEA monitors at main power grid substations key to the eration of NPPs will help support nuclear and radiation safety.

As reported earlier, on September 12, the IAEA launched its first mission at substations critical for the safety of nuclear power plants. At one of the substations, agency representatives documented damage inflicted by Russian attacks.

Since autumn 2022, IAEA missions have been deployed at all nuclear power plants across Ukraine.