Localized ceasefire in effect to enable repairs to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says
- The Russian-controlled nuclear power plant, located in Ukraine, has been without external power since August 20
An IAEA-brokered ceasefire allows repairs to restore external power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which is running low on diesel and faces a blackout without urgent action.
- IAEA-brokered ceasefire for Zaporizhzhia power restoration.
- Zaporizhzhia plant's reliance on emergency diesel.
- Imminent risk of station blackout at the plant.
A local ceasefire brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has taken effect to enable repairs for the restoration of external power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the agency said on Saturday.
The Russian-controlled nuclear power plant, located in Ukraine, has been without external power since August 20 and has relied on emergency diesel generators to cool its vital safety systems.
The plant is running low on diesel fuel reserves and faces a possible station blackout within days unless power is restored or more diesel is transported to the site, the UN atomic watchdog said, adding that Ukrainian technicians will begin power line repairs later on Saturday after demining the area.