Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant loses external power, relies on backup generators

Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant loses external power, relies on backup generators

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, currently under Russian control in southeastern Ukraine, has experienced a loss of its external electricity supply. Consequently, the facility is relying on backup diesel generators to maintain reactor cooling systems. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported this development, highlighting the persistent risks associated with the plant's operation during the war. This incident underscores the vulnerability of critical nuclear infrastructure in conflict zones and the potential for further safety complications.