The nuclear subcritical Neutron Source installation is de-energized due to shelling of Kharkiv by russian troops
Published 04 April 2024 14:54
According to the information received from the operating organization, the National Science Center "Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology", the nuclear subcritical Neutron Source installation lost external power supply at 08:30 am today during the shelling of Kharkiv by russian troops.
The emergency power supply system operated normally, and emergency diesel generators were put into operation. The radiation situation at the site is within normal limits.
For reference: "The Neutron Source is designed to conduct scientific and applied research in nuclear physics, radiation materials science, biology, chemistry, as well as to produce medical radioisotopes.