Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power

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The loss of off-site power represents a serious safety development at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant because cooling systems require a continuous electricity supply even when reactors are shut down. The Ferosplavna power line disconnected after damage, according to the plant’s Russian-installed management, leaving generators to power essential equipment. The situation remains under close international scrutiny amid the continuing Russia-Ukraine war, although available reports said there was no immediate radiation increase.[3][7]

Sources: Reuters, International Atomic Energy Agency