Ceasefire declared to repair Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant power lines
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- A ceasefire has begun around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to enable repairs to power lines.
- All six reactors are shut down but still require cooling, and emergency generators are running while external electricity remains unavailable.
- Fuel reserves for the generators are declining, creating a need to restore power or deliver more diesel within days.
A ceasefire has taken effect in the area around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant so workers can repair electrical lines and restore the facility’s power supply.
The plant has six reactors and is the largest nuclear power station in Europe. Russia has controlled it since March 2022, and all of its reactors are currently shut down. They still need continuous cooling, however.
When the plant loses external electricity, emergency generators provide the power needed for safety systems. Their diesel fuel reserves are running low. Electricity must be restored or more diesel must be delivered, otherwise the plant could be left without power within days.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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