The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZAP) was without external…
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