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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses Last Off-Site Power Line After Internal Fault
An internal power-line problem at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant cut its only external electricity supply. Emergency diesel generators are now running essential cooling systems.
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A fault in the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s internal power lines disconnected the facility’s sole off-site power line. IAEA personnel stationed at the site were informed that the internal issue directly caused the disconnection. IAEA staff verified that the fault occurred within the site’s own electrical infrastructure rather than on external transmission equipment.
The plant now relies on emergency diesel generators to maintain essential cooling and safety systems. IAEA teams are continuing to assess the duration and impact of the outage. The agency continues to maintain a presence at the facility to track power supply status and safety conditions.
No injuries or radiation releases have been reported in connection with the current outage. The latest disconnection follows a pattern of repeated power losses that have affected the plant in recent months.
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