Today, the Zaporizhzhia NPP was once again left with only one external power line – the backup 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 overhead line, which was restored less than three weeks ago. Energoatom emphasized that during the Russian occupation, the station has already experienced 12 complete blackouts, UNN reports.
Today, March 24, at 10:55 AM, the 750 kV Dniprovska overhead line, which connects the ZNPP to Ukraine's integrated energy system, was disconnected. As a result, Europe's largest nuclear power plant was once again left with only one external power line – the backup 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 overhead line, restored less than three weeks ago.
Energoatom noted that such situations are not isolated: during the Russian occupation, the station has already experienced 12 complete blackouts and has repeatedly found itself in conditions of critical external power limitation.
Each such disconnection is a consequence of the irresponsible actions of the occupiers and creates risks for nuclear and radiation safety. Under conditions of illegal management and lack of proper technical maintenance, there is a systemic degradation of the nuclear facility.
The company emphasized that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is an integral part of Ukraine's energy system. The only legitimate operator of the ZNPP remains JSC "NAEC "Energoatom". The return of the station under full Ukrainian control is a key condition for ensuring its safe and stable operation in accordance with international standards.
Occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP loses power from Dniprovska line - IAEA24.03.26, 15:28