Russian Evacuation from Bushehr: Over 600 Employees Leave Amid Escalating Strikes

The head of Rosatom announced today, Monday, the evacuation of over 600 Russian employees from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran to Russia, following the start of military strikes on the country.

This decision comes as part of safety measures to protect workers, amid military escalation and increasing security risks around vital facilities.

The Bushehr plant is one of the most prominent nuclear facilities in Iran, overseen by Russian companies and expertise, which explains the sensitivity of the situation for its workers.

This development reflects the scale of rising tensions and its direct impact on vital facilities and international cooperation in the nuclear field.