Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Faces 12th Power Outage Amid Conflict

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine experienced its 12th loss of offsite power due to military activity. While power lines have been reconnected, the plant relies on backup generators when disconnected from the grid, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities amidst conflict.

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant faced another setback as it lost all offsite power for the 12th time amidst ongoing conflict. This was confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which cited military actions impacting the electrical grid.

The plant, located in a Russian-controlled area near the frontline, remains non-operational but requires continuous electricity to maintain reactor cooling. It relies on backup generators whenever it is cut off from the power grid.

(With inputs from agencies.)