Crimean Nuclear Power Plant
Крымская АЭС
The Crimean Nuclear Power Plant is an unfinished nuclear facility located near the city of Shcholkine on the Crimean Peninsula. Construction began in 1976 but was halted in 1989 following the Chernobyl disaster. It features a distinctive cooling tower.
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The Crimean Nuclear Power Plant was intended to provide significant electricity output to the region, yet its construction was never completed. The site includes a partially constructed reactor building and an intact cooling tower. Access to the site can be challenging due to its remote location. The facility stands as a stark reminder of the Soviet-era ambitions and the impact of nuclear accidents on energy policy.