Ukraine's nuclear regulator characterized the assault on the research center as a war crime. The attack hit the site housing the VVR-M reactor, though officials confirmed that no safety systems were compromised during the event.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Attacks Kyiv Nuclear Institute With No Reactor Damage
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The Russian military targeted the grounds of the Institute of Nuclear Research in Kyiv on September 30. The VVR-M research reactor and its safety systems remained undamaged during the strike, and radiation levels at the facility are within normal limits, according to the State Nuclear Agency.
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