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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Reconnected to Ukraine’s Grid After Month-Long Blackout

An IAEA-brokered local ceasefire enabled repairs to a 750 kV line, restoring external electricity.

Overview

  • The Ukrainian grid operator energized the repaired Dniprovska 750 kV line at 09:30 local time, with full site power by 13:00 and the last diesel generators shut down.
  • IAEA teams observed demining and technical repairs in ceasefire zones, including replacement of broken cables, a tower support arm and multiple insulators.
  • This was the tenth complete loss of off-site power at the plant during the conflict and the longest, lasting exactly one month.
  • Work continues on the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 backup line after additional damage was identified outside the ceasefire area, with the IAEA coordinating access for further repairs.
  • Ukraine blames Russian occupation forces for repeated line damage and says crews have restored connections 42 times since 2022, while the shut-down reactors still require constant power for cooling and spent-fuel safety.