Neutron source nuclear facility in Kharkiv de-energized due to Russian shelling
Photo: The Neutron Source nuclear facility in Kharkiv was de-energized on April 4 (energoatom.com.ua)
The Neutron Source nuclear facility in Kharkiv was de-energized on Thursday, April 4. The reason for this is the shelling of the Russian occupiers, according to the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine.
The National Science Center "Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology" reported that the nuclear facility Neutron Sources lost an external power supply at 8:30 a.m. today. This was preceded by a Russian attack.
There is no threat to the environment and people. The emergency power supply system operated normally, and emergency diesel generators were put into operation.
The radiation situation at the nuclear facility site is within normal limits.
Neutron Source
The world's only scientific nuclear subcritical facility, the Neutron Source, and a nuclear material storage facility are located in Kharkiv on the territory of the National Science Center "Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology".
This is an accelerator-driven subcritical reactor designed to operate as a source for generating neutrons.
The Neutron Source is designed to conduct scientific and applied research in nuclear physics, radiation materials science, biology, and chemistry, as well as to produce medical radioisotopes.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russians have repeatedly shelled the territory of the Neutron Source.
Russian strike on Kharkiv on April 4
That night, the Russians attacked Kharkiv with kamikaze drones. The enemy directed the Shaheds at high-rise buildings and private homes.
In addition, when rescuers and police arrived at the scene, the Russian occupiers struck again. According to the latest reports, four people were killed and 12 people were injured in the attack. Three rescuers were among the victims.
Read more about the aftermath of the Russian attack on Kharkiv in the RBC-Ukraine report.
