The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has lost external power supply. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The plant's external power supply was interrupted, which could pose a threat to the safety of the nuclear power plant. However, the exact causes and consequences are not yet known.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, and it has been under Russian control since March 2022. The interruption of external power supply could affect the operation of its cooling systems, potentially leading to an accident.
A Reuters source confirmed the incident but has not yet provided additional details. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it is monitoring the situation.
This incident raises concerns about nuclear safety amid the war in Ukraine. The Zaporizhzhia NPP has previously lost power supply several times, but it was always restored.
According to experts, a prolonged interruption of external power supply could lead to failure of the plant's cooling systems and a nuclear accident. However, the situation at the plant is currently assessed as stable.
According to Reuters, the incident occurred on August 20, 2026. More information is expected.