Localised ceasefire declared around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to resume power supply

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that a localised ceasefire has been declared around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to allow repair work to be carried out.

Source: IAEA on X (Twitter)

Details: This is the sixth temporary ceasefire declared in the area of the ZNPP.

Under the supervision of IAEA experts, Ukrainian and Russian experts will begin repairing damage to the 750-kV Dniprovska power transmission line over the coming days following extensive demining of the area.

The 750-kV transmission line has been out of service since March. Since 24 March, the ZNPP has been receiving power solely through the 330-kV Ferosplavna-1 backup line.

Quote: "This time, preparations for the repairs have been complicated by the location of the power line damage: on top of high pylons across the line of control in the Dnipro River."

Background:

• The Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant, whose switchyard helps transmit electricity to the ZNPP, came under a heavy attack on the morning of 4 June.
• On the night of 2-3 June, the ZNPP experienced its 17th blackout since being occupied by Russian forces and the fifth since the beginning of 2026.

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