Ukraine’s nuclear plant has lost power supply, says IAEA

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been without off-site power for over a week, relying on emergency diesel generators, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The plant, which needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool, only has a ten-day diesel supply on site, with the IAEA noting that it has not received a delivery to an off-site storage facility in about six months.

The power outage occurred following military activity on the northern side of the Dnipro River, and the IAEA is attempting to negotiate a local ceasefire to allow repairs to electrical lines. This situation underscores the critical importance of reliable external power and secure supply routes for nuclear safety and security. Additionally, there have been three drone incidents at the plant this week, injuring two employees and raising further safety concerns. The plant, located in southern Ukraine, was seized by Russian forces in March 2022.

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