Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Running on Single Power Line, Russian Regime Says

Source: US News & World Report

“The ‌Russian-controlled ​Zaporizhzhia nuclear power ‌plant in Ukraine is currently ​receiving electricity through only one of two ‍external power lines, its ​Russian management said on Tuesday. The ​other ⁠line was disconnected due to military activity, the management said, adding that radiation levels remain normal. Repair work will begin as soon ‌as possible. The nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, has ​been ‌under Russian control ‍since ⁠March 2022, when Russian forces overran much of southeastern Ukraine. It is not currently producing electricity but relies on external power to keep the nuclear material cool and ​avoid a meltdown. Each side has regularly accused the other of shelling the facility.” (12/16/25)

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