Ukraine鈥檚 Energy Ministry claimed Wednesday that a Russian attack once again endangered the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), leaving it reliant on a single external power line.
One of the two transmission lines connecting the Russia-occupied plant to Ukraine鈥檚 national power grid was damaged by shelling, resulting in its deactivation, the ministry said.
鈥淭he plant鈥檚 external power supply, necessary for safe operation, is again under threat,鈥� the ministry warned, adding that a complete disconnection could trigger another blackout and pose a 鈥渟erious threat to radiation safety.鈥�
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating: 鈥淒ue to the Russian strike, one of the power transmission lines鈥� was again disconnected. As soon as the security situation allows, energy workers will do everything possible to restore power鈥� The deoccupation of the plant is a guarantee of its safe operation.鈥�
Since the start of Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion, the Zaporizhzhia plant has experienced eight total blackouts and several near-blackout incidents, according to Ukrainian authorities.
By Alperen Aktas
Anadolu Agency
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