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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power Again
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power Again

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has lost its external power supply for the 20th time since the conflict began.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported the power outage, attributing it to issues with internal power lines.
  • The plant's mission within the facility was informed about the problem, highlighting ongoing risks to nuclear safety.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has once again lost its external electricity supply, marking the 20th such incident since the start of the conflict in Ukraine. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the power outage, which poses a significant risk to the facility's safety systems.

According to the IAEA, its mission team stationed at the plant was informed that a problem with internal power lines caused the latest disconnection. This recurring loss of external power underscores the precariousness of the situation at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, which has been a focal point of concern since Russian forces occupied it.

The repeated power failures necessitate the use of emergency diesel generators, which have limited fuel supplies. The IAEA has consistently warned about the potential for a nuclear accident if reliable power cannot be maintained for cooling systems and other essential functions. The ongoing instability at the plant highlights the persistent dangers associated with its location amidst active hostilities.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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