{
  "id": 11246398,
  "title": "MFA condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine's nuclear, scientific facilities, urges IAEA to respond firmly to escalation – statement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/mfa-condemns-russian-attacks-on-ukraines-nuclear-scientific",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:38:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1213142.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Russia's latest attack on a nuclear research facility in Kyiv, describing it as a continuation of Russian nuclear terrorism. The drone strike on September 30 damaged the Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, located just 100 meters from a research nuclear reactor. This is the latest in a series of Russian attacks targeting Ukraine's nuclear sector, including the destruction of buildings belonging to the national nuclear energy company Energoatom and the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in September. The MFA emphasized that Russia is systematically destroying the conditions necessary for scientists to work, putting nuclear facilities at risk. The Ministry called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to respond firmly to this escalation, demanding Russia cease the strikes and urging partners to strengthen sanctions against Russia's nuclear sector, particularly Rosatom. The MFA also urged countries cooperating with Russia in nuclear and scientific fields to use these ties to pressure Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukraine seeks additional capabilities to protect its nuclear facilities, calling for the rapid delivery of air defense systems, missiles, and means to intercept attack drones. The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine confirmed that no radiation levels at the reactor have changed since the attack, as the reactor has been offline since February 2022 for routine maintenance.",
  "summary": "The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned yet another act of Russian nuclear terrorism after a Russian attack drone crashed on September 30 on the grounds of the Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, 100 meters from a research nuclear reactor.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian drone strike damages Kyiv nuclear research facility",
    "MFA condemns attacks as continuation of Russian nuclear terrorism",
    "IAEA urged to respond firmly to escalation and strengthen sanctions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Ukraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ukraine-war-latest-russian-losses-soar-by-46-during-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:07:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}