Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Zelenskiy: Russia's Actions Raise Nuclear Incident Risk at Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia is risking a nuclear incident by allegedly attacking a nearby town, cutting power to Chernobyl.
The power outage affected the containment unit designed to prevent the spread of radiation.
The plant suffered a previous major nuclear accident.
Emergency power was initially used, later restored, and the power outage also affected 307,000 customers.
Zelenskiy also criticized Russia's handling of the Zaporizhzhia plant's power situation, saying Russia is doing nothing to fix the situation.
Zelenskiy accused Russia of deliberately attacking a town near Chernobyl, causing a power outage.
The power outage affected the Chernobyl plant's power supply and a containment unit.
More than 20 drones were allegedly used in the attack on the town of Slavutych.
Zelenskiy accused Russia of inaction regarding power at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
The IAEA acknowledged the power fluctuations at Chernobyl and stated emergency power was used and then restored.
- Who
- Ukraine, Russia, Zelenskiy
- What
- Power outage at Chernobyl
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station, Slavutych
- Why
- Alleged deliberate attack by Russia
Ukraine
Russia
Intent of Attack
Ukraine
Russia deliberately attacked the town, causing a power outage and risks at Chernobyl.
Russia
Russia has not commented.
Zaporizhzhia Plant
Ukraine
Russia is not helping and is creating risks.
Russia
Russia is doing everything to ensure the plant’s safety.
- Location
- Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station, Ukraine
- Event
- Power outage at Chernobyl after attack on nearby town
- Perpetrator
- Russia
- Casualties
- No casualties reported
- Consequences
- Power outage, risk of radioactive release, damage to containment unit
- Zaporizhzhia
- Zelenskiy accuses Russia of inaction at Zaporizhzhia plant
Sources
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy: Situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is critical
Ukraine warns of critical situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
IAEA working to restore power to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Grossi says
Nuclear meltdown in Ukraine? Zelenskyy warns of 'emergency situation' at Zaporizhzhia plant
Vast nuclear plant in Ukraine is being cooled by emergency diesel generators, Russia says
Russia says external power needed for Ukraine nuclear plant cooled by emergency generators
Zelensky Warns Of 'Critical' Situation At Nuclear Plant Due To Power Outage
Russian shelling cuts power to decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Russia is creating the threat of nuclear incidents