The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is facing a blackout threat for the second time this week due to Russian shelling, prompting a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, reports the Ministry of Energy via Telegram.
"For the second time this week, there is a real threat of a blackout at the Zaporizhzhia NPP due to Russian shelling. Today, the IAEA Board of Governors will meet in Vienna, and we insist on the immediate and complete implementation of the resolution to return the occupied plant under Ukraine's control. This is the only way to ensure the safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP," noted Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.
The Ministry of Energy stated that one of the two power supply lines to the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP has been disconnected as a result of enemy shelling. Currently, the plant is connected to the Ukrainian power grid by only one power line.
Energy workers will begin restoring full power to the plant as soon as the security situation allows, according to energy officials.