Critical state of Zaporizhzhia NPP due to blackout

Since August 20, 2026, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been operating on backup diesel generators due to the loss of external power supply. The plant has been without electricity for over a week, raising concerns about nuclear safety. A local ceasefire, brokered by the IAEA, allowed for repairs to the power line, and on September 7, energy workers restored external power.

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