The IAEA has been informed by Ukraine that a fire broke out at the Dniprovska 750 kilovolt electrical substation today due to military activities.
As a result, an operating nuclear power plant - South Ukraine - was partially disconnected from its off site power supplies at the request of the grid operator. Firefighters are currently deployed at the substation to suppress the fire.
DG @RafaelMGrossi expresses deep concern about the incident and says such substations that are critical for nuclear safety must never be targeted. The IAEA will continue to monitor the situation closely.