Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant loses external power supply – IAEA

Volodymyr Tunik-Fryz — 14 April, 10:09
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant loses external power supply – IAEA
ZNPP

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was left without its external power supply for the 13th time since the start of the full-scale war on the morning of 14 April.

Source: IAEA

Details: Emergency diesel generators have been deployed at the plant to power essential safety functions.

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"In the meantime, the IAEA is continuing consultations with both sides on establishing a local ceasefire to enable repairs on another power line for the ZNPP," the IAEA stated.

Background: On 24 March, the ZNPP lost its connection to the 750-kilovolt Dniprovska power line and switched to a backup line.

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