“ The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that repairs to damaged external power lines have begun at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after a four-week power outage. Source: IAEA Details: According to the director general of the agency, Raphael Grossi, the repairs became possible after the establishment of local cease-fire zones, which allowed specialists to safely enter the facility. Work has begun to repair damaged off-site power lines to ZNPP after a 4-week outage, following the establishment of local ceasefire zones to allow work to proceed, DG @rafaelmgrossi said. Restoration of off-site power is crucial for nuclear safety and security. Both sides engaged… pic.twitter.com/7WAnXUVNmZ— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) October 18, 2025 Grossi emphasized that the restoration of external power supply is critical for nuclear safety and the protection of the facility, as the plant has been operating on standby for a long time diesel generators. The IAEA notes that both sides of the conflict cooperated constructively with the agency to implement a complex repair plan. The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant has been under the control of Russian occupation forces since 2022, and the IAEA has repeatedly warned of risks to nuclear security due to fighting around the plant.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: IAEA
Details: According to the general director of the agency, Raphael Grossi, the repair became possible after the establishment of local cease-fire zones, which allowed specialists to safely enter the facility.
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Grossi emphasized that the restoration of external power supply is critical for nuclear safety and protection of the facility, as the plant has been running on backup diesel generators for a long time.
The IAEA notes that both sides of the conflict cooperated constructively with the agency to implement a complex repair plan.
The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant has been under the control of Russian occupation forces since 2022, and the IAEA has repeatedly warned of risks to nuclear security due to fighting around the plant.