Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Faces Crisis as Last Power Line Damaged
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine faces a critical situation. The sole remaining power line has been damaged, leading to a week-long outage. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is working to restore external power, warning of potential disaster if the plant's emergency power fails.
The ZNPP's reactors have been offline for over three years, reducing the amount of radioactive material in the fuel. However, the plant is still in operation, relying on emergency power since the recent damage to its last power line. This is the longest such outage since the conflict began in 2022.
Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of attacks that endanger the ZNPP. Despite the accusations, the IAEA maintains a presence at the plant, closely monitoring the situation. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has warned that a nuclear accident is in no one's interest and must be prevented.
With enough fuel reserves for over 10 days and normal radiation levels, the ZNPP's immediate safety is not at risk. However, the plant's reliance on emergency power is not sustainable. The IAEA's efforts to restore external power are crucial to prevent a potential nuclear accident.
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