The Iranian authorities reported that an enemy shell hit the area near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, located in the south of the country. According to official data, the power plant itself was not damaged, and there were no casualties or material losses reported.
This is reported by Finway
Details of the Incident and Response from Iranian Authorities
The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization noted on social media that around 7:00 PM local time on March 17, a shell struck the area of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The country’s authorities emphasize that these actions are a direct violation of international law and pose a serious threat to security and stability in the region.
“Following the hostile attacks, around 7:00 PM today, Tuesday, March 17, a shell hit the area of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, but fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties, financial or technical damages. These actions are a clear violation of international law and a serious threat to regional security.”
The Bushehr nuclear power plant is Iran’s only operational nuclear facility. It was built with the involvement of Russian specialists and was commissioned in 2011. Russian experts are still working at the site, responsible for the maintenance of the reactors and power units. It is known that on March 11, the Russian state atomic corporation evacuated about 150 of its employees from Bushehr.
International Reaction and Possible Consequences
The Center for Public Diplomacy emphasizes that attacks on nuclear facilities are a gross violation of international norms and could lead to irreparable consequences for the countries of the Persian Gulf. The situation surrounding the Bushehr nuclear power plant remains under close scrutiny from the international community due to the potential danger to the ecology and security of the region.
Additionally, there have been recent reports of another environmental threat related to Russia’s attack on a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station on the Dniester River. As a result, up to 1.5 tons of technical oil entered the river, causing a toxic film to form on the water’s surface and spreading towards Moldova. This created a risk for the water supply of millions of residents who obtain drinking water from the Dniester basin.