Restoring Power: Zaporizhzhia's Lifeline Amid Conflict
Off-site power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been restored after a monthlong outage. Repairs to its power lines, crucial for nuclear safety, took place under a local ceasefire. The plant, under Russian control, had been using emergency diesel generators due to frequent external power losses.
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In a cautious step towards stabilizing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, officials announced the restoration of off-site power after a prolonged monthlong outage. The plant, Europe's largest nuclear facility, has faced numerous power disruptions since its occupation by Russian forces nearly four years ago.
Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk confirmed the repair of the 750-kilovolt Dniprovska transmission line, a vital link connecting the Russian-held plant back to Ukraine's grid. Efforts continue on the 330-kilovolt Ferosplavna backup line, which also traverses regions controlled by Russian forces.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has lauded the repairs as critical for ensuring nuclear safety at the plant. This repair work, notably conducted during a local ceasefire, underscores the rare instances of cooperation between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The Zaporizhzhia plant relies heavily on such repairs, having suffered ten diesel generator outages since last year.
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