Overview
- The plant has been disconnected from the external grid for about a week, the longest outage since the war began.
- Emergency generators are sustaining essential systems, with Zelenskyy reporting a generator malfunction that Russian-installed managers deny.
- The IAEA reports on-site diesel stocks for roughly 10 more days, with supplies being replenished through regular deliveries.
- Rafael Grossi says he is in constant contact with both sides and presses for a rapid reconnection to external power.
- Ukraine blames Russian shelling for preventing repairs, Russia blames Ukrainian fire, and experts stress that reliable power is vital to maintain cooling and avoid a severe accident.