{
  "id": 11177646,
  "title": "Strike on Kyiv Nuclear Institute another Russian war crime – regulator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/strike-on-kyiv-nuclear-institute-another-russian-war-crime-regulator",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:17:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1212875.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 30, Russia carried out a UAV strike on the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, home to the VVR-M research reactor, according to the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine. The regulator deems this an act of war, as the attack targeted a peaceful nuclear facility dedicated solely to scientific research. In a Facebook post, the Inspectorate emphasized that the assault violated international nuclear safety principles and constituted a war crime. While a fire ensued, it was swiftly put out, and fortunately, no one was injured. Crucially, the reactor and vital safety systems remained unscathed, with radiation levels remaining steady within the natural background. Since February 2022, the reactor has been dormant with its core completely unloaded, limited to routine maintenance of safety-critical systems. The Institute for Nuclear Research is a key research center in nuclear physics, nuclear power, and radioecology, utilizing the VVR-M reactor as a neutron source for both fundamental and applied research.",
  "summary": "Russia launched a UAV strike on September 30 on the premises of the Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, where the Kyiv research reactor (VVR-M) is located, and this constitutes another war crime, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine said.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russian drones strike key Kyiv bridge linking eastern, western banks of city",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/russian-drones-strike-key-kyiv-bridge-linking-eastern-western-banks",
        "published": "2026-10-01T10:14:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian drones strike support structure of Kyiv’s South Bridge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/russian-drones-strike-support-structure-of-kyivs-south-bridge",
        "published": "2026-10-01T10:44:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Russian drones hit key Kyiv bridge, disrupting transport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/russian-drones-hit-key-kyiv-bridge-disrupting-transport",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:49:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/russian-drone-hits-school-in-ukraines-kyiv-as-moscow-presses-air",
        "published": "2026-10-01T13:06:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}