Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Reconnected to External Power Grid After 18 Days
Repair work carried out following a local ceasefire brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency has been completed, and the plant has been reconnected to the power grid.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been reconnected to the external power grid after 18 days, following a local ceasefire brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency and three days of repair work.
End of the Power Outage
Thanks to a local ceasefire brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency, successful work was carried out to restore the external power connection of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
International Statements and Safety
Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi stated that restoring external power after an outage lasting almost three weeks is of critical importance for cooling the reactors and spent fuel pools.
Ceasefire and Repair Process
The seventh local ceasefire arranged by the agency since the start of the conflict allowed Ukrainian technicians to complete three days of repair work on Monday.
Energoatom and Operational Status
Ukrainian nuclear energy company Energoatom reported that the external power supply was restored thanks to the professional work of Ukrainian engineers and the agreed-upon local ceasefire.