Jan Vande Putte
jputte.bsky.social
Jan Vande Putte
@jputte.bsky.social
Working for Greenpeace since 1994, first nucl disarmament, then nucl proliferation, energy policy, renewable energy & efficiency, radiation protection with missions in Japan since March 2011. Since 2022 working for Greenpeace in Ukraine
Overview of the Russian attack on Ukraine tonight and this morning, including its electricity infrastructure
December 13, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Happening right now, Fri 13 Dec 09.30 UA. New wave of missile attacks on electr system after 17 & 28 Nov. RU showing desperation after the vote in the IAEA Board o Gov where only 2 voted against UA's resolution. Ukraine urgently needs all support to protect itself & EUR
December 13, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Its with unbelief that I read, both from (extreme) right and (far) left that Ukraine is "escalating" the war. Have a look at the map of the RU 17 Nov attack and systematic attacks on critical civil infrastructure of UA with long-range drones and missiles at least since Oct 2022
November 24, 2024 at 5:25 PM
One possible scenario is that of a longer system-wide blackout (see below). Another one is of severe damage to substations serving one of the 3 nuclear plants, needing long repair of weeks or even months. Backup electricity systems at the nuclear plant might not last that long
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM
And this is a map with our interpretation of some of the substations in Ukraine that are most critical for nucl safety. Given the already weakened infrastructure and difficulties to re-route electricity flows, the list of such substations is getting longer...
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM