Russia has evacuated 198 additional personnel from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant as security risks increase amid continuing military strikes in the region. The evacuation was carried out by Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom, which has been gradually relocating staff since hostilities escalated earlier this year.
According to Russian officials, the evacuation forms part of a broader safety plan introduced after the outbreak of conflict involving Iran in late February. Rosatom has been reducing the number of foreign specialists working at the facility to minimise risks. The Bushehr plant, located along Iran’s southern coast, plays a key role in the country’s civilian nuclear energy programme.
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Meanwhile, concerns intensified after the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that a projectile fragment struck near the facility, killing one member of the plant’s physical protection staff. The agency also noted that shockwaves and debris damaged part of a nearby structure. The victim was identified as an Iranian national working within the plant’s security system.
Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said the developments around the nuclear plant are evolving according to what he described as a worst-case scenario. He warned that the security situation remains unpredictable as military operations continue across the region, raising concerns about the safety of sensitive nuclear infrastructure.
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Russian authorities have closely monitored the situation and kept national leadership informed about the potential risks. Officials confirmed that Rosatom has already briefed Vladimir Putin about the developments surrounding the facility and the ongoing evacuation measures. Moscow continues to assess the situation while prioritising the safety of its personnel.
Experts say any damage to facilities like the Bushehr plant could raise serious international concerns due to the risk of radiation leakage or nuclear safety hazards. As regional tensions intensify, global organisations and governments continue to call for restraint around nuclear sites to prevent a wider environmental or humanitarian crisis.