The two reactors were launched on the icebreaker "Chukotka" in project 22220 nuclear icebreaker "Chukotka" under construction, specialists from the Baltic Shipyard performed a physical activation of the reactor unit on the port side. Earlier, in October 2026, the right reactor was launched. Both RITM-200 reactors were brought to the minimum controlled power level. After the successful launch, the project began extensive testing of the nuclear power plant. Each reactor has a thermal power of 175 MW. Chukotka will become the fifth icebreaker of the 22220 project and will develop a shaft capacity of up to 60 MW. Read more Russian Navy Read all the news about domestic industry and shipbuilding on the main MASHNEWS channel on MAX.

The two reactors were launched on the icebreaker "Chukotka" in project 22220 nuclear icebreaker "Chukotka" under construction, specialists from the Baltic Shipyard performed a physical activation of the reactor unit on the port side. Earlier, in October 2026, the right reactor was launched. Both RITM-200 reactors were brought to the minimum controlled power level. After the successful launch, the project began extensive testing of the nuclear power plant. Each reactor has a thermal power of 175 MW. Chukotka will become the fifth icebreaker of the 22220 project and will develop a shaft capacity of up to 60 MW. Read more Russian Navy Read all the news about domestic industry and shipbuilding on the main MASHNEWS channel on MAX.