The nuclear subcritical installation “Neutron Source” in Kharkov was de-energized at 8.30 on April 4 after attacks on Kharkov.
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This was reported by the press service of the State Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation.
After the blackout, the emergency power supply system was activated and diesel generators began to operate. According to the state inspection, the radiation situation at the site is within normal limits.
The National Scientific Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology” reported that there is no threat to the environment or people. The emergency power supply system worked as normal, and emergency diesel generators were switched on.
The radiation situation at the nuclear installation site is within normal limits.
The Neutron Source installation is intended for scientific and applied research in the field of nuclear physics, radiation materials science, biology, chemistry, as well as for the production of medical radioisotopes.
Background
On February 14, 2024, the SBU announced suspicions against three Russian generals and two colonels for shelling a nuclear facility in Kharkov. According to the investigation, during 2022 alone, on their instructions, the occupiers carried out targeted attacks on the Neutron Source nuclear technology research institution in Kharkov more than 70 times.
During the attacks, the invaders used FAB-500 aerial bombs, as well as Grad, Smerch and Uragan multiple launch rocket systems.
In addition, the Russians fired at a civilian nuclear facility using heavy cannon artillery such as “Pion”, “Msta-S”, “Akatsiya” and mortars.
This enterprise operates at the National Scientific Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology” and is an active research center for the nuclear industry and nuclear energy. Thus, enemy attacks could lead to an environmental disaster on an interregional scale.
Source: Racurs
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