Today at 16:56, the only power transmission line through which the Zaporizhzhia NPP received electricity from the Ukrainian power system was disconnected.
The plant switched to backup power supply for its own needs from diesel generators. This is a serious violation of the conditions of the plant’s normal operation.
Throughout the entire period of occupation, the Zaporizhzhia NPP has repeatedly suffered power outages due to russian shelling and damage to the energy infrastructure.
Today’s incident once again proves that the Russian occupation is the main threat to the safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Just recently, the 69th IAEA General Conference adopted a resolution demanding the immediate de-occupation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and its return under the full control of Ukraine.
The document, supported by 62 member states, contains a direct call for the urgent withdrawal of all unauthorized military and other personnel from the NPP.
The Ministry of Energy calls on the international community to take decisive action – it is necessary to increase pressure on the russians for the earliest possible demilitarization and de-occupation of the plant.
Restoring the Zaporizhzhia NPP under the full and legitimate control of Ukraine is the only path to re-establishing nuclear safety in the region.
