""Because of Russian shelling, the plant has been cut off from power, disconnected from the electrical grid, and is being supplied with electricity by diesel generators," he said on X."
""This is extraordinary. The generators and the plant were not designed for this, have never operated in this mode for long, and we already have information that one generator has failed.""
"Zelenskyy said it was "a threat to everyone," and no terrorist "has ever dared to do to a nuclear plant what Russia is doing.""
The IAEA is working to restore offsite power to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and its head is engaging both sides to resolve the issue. The plant has been operating on emergency diesel generators after being cut off from the electrical grid amid reported Russian shelling that has prevented repairs to power lines. One diesel generator has reportedly failed and Ukrainian authorities describe the situation as critical. Moscow-installed plant management denies generator problems while Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting the electricity supply. Enerhoatom reported repeated blackouts and the reactors remain shut down but still require electricity for safety.
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