The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZAP) was without external… (станция · запорожский · аэс)
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZAP) was without external power supply for approximately two hours due to actions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with the high-voltage line 'Ferrosplavna-1' being disconnected as a result of enemy actions. The plant operated on backup diesel generators during this time and has since restored normal power supply.
Consensus
- The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was without external energy supply for about two hours due to actions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces
- The high-voltage transmission line 'Ferrosplavna-1' at 330 kV was disconnected automatically as a result of enemy actions
- The plant operated on backup diesel generators during this period
- External power supply has been restored
- The ZAP is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe with six VVER-1000 reactors, all currently in cold shutdown mode
Points of divergence
- On June 26, Ukrainian forces attacked units of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, damaging a building of the electrical network facility — vesti
- The main 750 kV 'Dneprovskaya' line was disconnected since late March due to damage to transmission towers and has not yet been restored despite repairs being completed in June — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- ZAPES Remained Without External Power Supply for About Two Hours Due to Actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
- Power supply at Zaporozhskaya NPP was briefly disrupted due to actions of Ukrainian forces — Интерфакс