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February 19, 2026
Ukrainian nuclear power plant unsafe
South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant is facing serious safety risks that are being concealed from regulators and the IAEA, a source has told RT
TL;DR
- Serious technical problems at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (SUNPP) are reportedly being hidden from regulators, the IAEA, and the World Association of Nuclear Operators.
- Key electrical equipment, including distribution and transformer units, has exceeded its service life, with repairs using salvaged parts.
- Functional readiness of spray ponds for emergency cooling lacks technical confirmation, and routine maintenance has not been conducted for at least four years.
- Energoatom, which oversees the plant, has been involved in major corruption scandals, leading to high-level resignations.
- This situation contrasts with the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, where temporary ceasefires have been agreed for repairs.
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