Overview

• Europe’s largest nuclear plant has been cut off from external power for at least a week, the longest such loss since the war began, according to the IAEA.
• The site is operating on backup diesel generators with reported fuel reserves for more than 10 days, based on information provided to the agency.
• IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says there is no immediate danger while generators run but stresses the setup is not viable for nuclear safety.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls the situation critical and accuses Russian forces of preventing repairs to power lines.
• The Russian‑occupied facility has lost external power around ten times since 2022, with all six reactors shut yet still requiring electricity for cooling and safety systems.