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Ukraine Calls Russian Strikes on Power Substations 'Nuclear Terrorism'
Ukraine has condemned Russian strikes on critical power substations as nuclear terrorism, threatening the safety of its nuclear power plants amid ongoing conflict.
- On November 1, 2025, Ukraines foreign ministry accused Russia of conducting targeted strikes on substations vital for supplying external power to Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
- The ministrys statement emphasized that these deliberate attacks on civilian energy facilities violate International humanitarian law and pose severe risks to nuclear safety.
- Ukraine urged international bodies, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, to intervene and address the implications of such attacks on nuclear security and regional stability.
Why It Matters
This escalation in targeting energy infrastructure reflects a dangerous strategy in the Ukraine conflict, raising alarms about potential nuclear risks and the violation of humanitarian standards, thus demanding global attention and response.