South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant

The South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, located near Yuzhnoukrainsk, is a vital component of the Ukrainian energy system and one of the most powerful power plants in the country. It operates three VVER-1000 pressurized water reactors with a total installed capacity of 3,000 megawatts. The plant is part of the South Ukraine Energy Complex, which is unique in its combination of nuclear power, hydroelectric power, and pumped-storage technology. Since its commissioning in 1982, it has reliably provided electricity for the southern regions and the national power grid. In recent years, extensive modernization measures have been carried out to increase operational safety and extend the reactors' lifespans. The plant plays a key role in diversifying fuel supplies by successfully utilizing fuel assemblies from international manufacturers such as Westinghouse. Yuzhnoukrainsk was built as a satellite city specifically for the plant's employees and is closely linked to its economic success. Today, the facility meets the highest international safety standards set by the IAEA.

Nearby cities

Kyiv

The capital of Ukraine is situated on the Dnieper River and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe.

Odesa

This Black Sea port city is famous for its humor, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and diverse architecture.

Kryvyi Rih

This exceptionally elongated city is the center of iron ore mining in Ukraine.

Mykolaiv

Mykolaiv is located at the mouth of the Southern Bug and serves as the main center for shipbuilding in Ukraine.

Cherkasy

Cherkasy is located on the western shore of the Kremenchuk Reservoir on the Dnieper River.

Kremenchuk

Kremenchuk is a major industrial city on the Dnieper River, famous for its oil refinery and truck manufacturing.

Kropyvnytskyi

Kropyvnytskyi is located in central Ukraine and is named after the famous playwright Marko Kropyvnytskyi.

Bila Tserkva

Bila Tserkva is located south of Kyiv on the Ros River and is famous for its magnificent Oleksandriya Dendropark.

Малий Фонтан

Малий Фонтан is a popular coastal neighborhood in Odesa, known for its vibrant beach culture, lively resorts, and beautiful Black Sea sho…

Arcadia

Arcadia is Odesa's most famous coastal resort area, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, modern beach clubs, and beautiful sandy shores al…

Velyky fontan

Velyky Fontan is a renowned coastal neighborhood in Odesa, famous for its sandy beaches and vibrant Black Sea resort atmosphere.

Brovary

Brovary is a major satellite city of Kyiv and a key industrial hub.

Uman

Uman is located in central Ukraine and is globally recognized as a major pilgrimage site for Hasidic Jews.

Oleksandriia

Oleksandriia is an industrial city in the Kirovohrad region, traditionally known for lignite coal mining.

Smila

Smila is located in the Cherkasy region and serves as a vital railway junction.

History & landmarks

Sofiyivka Park

A botanical masterpiece and a token of love, designed after motifs from Greek mythology.

Bilhorod Akkerman Fortress

One of the largest and best-preserved medieval fortifications in Ukraine, situated on the Dniester Estuary.

More places

UNIT.City Innovation Park

Ukraine's first innovation park is located in Kyiv, serving as a central hub for tech companies and startups.