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Rosatom Says Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Stable on Backup Power as It Prepares for Restart

Rosatom's chief reports no nuclear-safety concern, urging a radical solution.

Overview

  • The Zaporizhzhia facility has operated on emergency diesel generators since September 23 after shelling damaged its last 750 kV Dneprovskaya grid line.
  • Communications director Evgenia Yashina says the situation remains tense yet under full personnel control with stable power for the plant’s own needs.
  • Plant staff are monitoring generator condition and fuel supplies, according to Yashina.
  • Alexey Likhachev says Rosatom is preparing to restart the station, describing the need for a “lift” of the plant.
  • Authorities reported renewed strikes on October 6 near Enerhodar, with an impact about 1.2 kilometers from the plant perimeter.