KYIV, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian nuclear power plants, which cover two-thirds of the country's energy needs, are still unable to operate at full capacity after Russian attacks last week, the first deputy Ukrainian energy minister said on Wednesday.

Last week, Russia once again attacked Ukraine's power system, striking both thermal power plants and key electrical substations, forcing nuclear plants to cut power production.

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"Restoration is under way at both power stations and high-voltage substations, which supply power from nuclear power plants," Artem Nekrasov said in a televised statement.

He said that restrictions on energy supplies continue to be in place across the country for both the population and businesses.

Ukraine operates three nuclear power plants with a total capacity of about 8 gigawatts, while the country needs around 18 gigawatts. Almost all thermal power plants, which before the war provided more than a third of consumption, have been destroyed or seriously damaged.

The shortfall in generation is covered by maximum possible imports from the EU, insignificant volumes from alternative energy sources, and large-scale blackouts for consumers.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ukraines-nuclear-plants-still-work-limited-capacity-after-russian-strikes-2026-02-11/