Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power, switches to diesel generators

The Russian-installed administration of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine announced Sunday that the facility lost external power after the Ferrospalvna line was disconnected by protection systems due to damage. Emergency diesel generators are now powering essential safety equipment. The station's administration stated that personnel are monitoring all operational parameters and taking all necessary measures to keep the power units in a safe condition. The plant, which is under Russian control, relies on these backup generators to maintain critical functions following the grid disconnection. According to the announcement, radiation levels at the plant and in its surveillance zone remain normal. The facility has faced repeated power outages and safety concerns throughout the ongoing conflict.