Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been operating without external power for more than a week. The facility is currently relying on emergency diesel generators to maintain essential safety functions, marking the 27th instance of such a reliance since the start of the Russian invasion.

This ongoing disruption highlights the persistent vulnerability of the plant's energy infrastructure amidst the conflict. The repeated loss of external power underscores the operational challenges and safety risks associated with maintaining nuclear security in an active war zone.