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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Enters Second Week on Diesel Power as IAEA Urges Rapid Grid Restoration

IAEA says diesel supplies currently keep cooling stable, calling the safety situation untenable.

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.