Zaporizhzhia NPP is again powered by two power lines after the threat of blackout due to enemy shelling, Energoatom reported on Telegram on Saturday, UNN reports.
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As indicated, this week Zaporizhzhia NPP was twice on the verge of a complete blackout, which posed a serious threat to nuclear and radiation safety.
"The reason for this was shelling by the Russian occupiers, which damaged one of the power lines on the right bank of the Dnipro River, on the territory controlled by Ukraine. Due to the high threat of repeated shelling, power engineers have not been able to access the damage site to carry out repairs until today," the statement said.
"Thanks to the hard work of Ukrainian power engineers, the line has been restored and the plant is again supplied with power from two sources. This allows us to maintain the power units that are in a state of cold shutdown," the NNEGC noted.
At the same time, the situation remains critical. "Only the full return of Zaporizhzhya NPP under the control of Energoatom can guarantee nuclear and radiation safety, eliminating further risks arising from the actions of the Russian occupiers," the company emphasized.
"For the second time in a week, Zaporizhzhia NPP is on the verge of a complete blackout. This is a consequence of targeted attacks by the Russian occupiers, which jeopardize not only the nuclear safety of Ukraine but also the stability of the entire European region. The enemy's actions create catastrophic risks," said Energoatom CEO Petro Kotin.
"We thank Ukrainian power engineers for their professionalism and heroism and call on the international community to increase pressure on Russia to immediately de-occupy the plant," Energoatom said.