Pravda.Ua Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Nuclear Research Institute
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- •A Russian drone struck the Kyiv Institute for Nuclear Research on September 30, 2026.
- •The reactor and safety systems were undamaged, with no changes in radiation levels.
- •The incident is classified as a war crime by Ukrainian authorities.
On September 30, 2026, a Russian drone struck the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, where the VVR-M research reactor is located. The attack occurred at 6:18 PM local time, igniting a fire that was quickly extinguished, with no casualties reported. The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine confirmed that the reactor and its safety systems were unharmed, and radiation levels remained stable within the natural background range of 0.16 to 0.20 microsieverts per hour. The reactor has been shut down since February 2022 to mitigate radiation risks, with operations limited to routine maintenance. An ongoing investigation is assessing the damage caused by the strike. This incident is viewed as an attack on a peaceful scientific facility and a violation of international nuclear safety standards.
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