Ukrainian drones cut power to city with Europe's largest nuclear plant

Energodar, the city hosting Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia, lost electricity on Wednesday due to Ukrainian drone attacks, according to local authorities aligned with the Kremlin. Vital infrastructure in the city is currently being supplied by backup power sources.

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The city of Energodar has been left without electricity supply. Vital infrastructure is being powered by backup energy sources.

Yevgueni Balitski, the governor of Zaporizhzhia, stated on social media that Ukrainian drones were responsible for the emergency situation. He noted that emergency services are working to resolve the power failure. Earlier this week, local authorities accused Kyiv of attempting to blockade Energodar, leading to difficulties in supplying food, medicine, and fuel to residents.

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Ukrainian drones were the cause of the emergency situation in Energodar.

Alexei Likhachev, the Director General of Russia's state nuclear agency Rosatom, reported that four civilians had died in Energodar two days prior to a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi. Likhachev also stated that the plant has endured more than 460 drone attacks and over 16 artillery strikes since mid-March. He expressed concern over the limited diesel fuel reserves available for the plant's autonomous operation.

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According to the most conservative estimates, the plant has suffered more than 460 drone attacks and more than 16 artillery attacks since mid-March.