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Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant Loses External Power Overnight, Restored Via 330 kV Line

Plant officials say safety systems operated as designed during the outage.

Overview

  • Both external grid connections shut down after automatic protection was triggered, according to the plant.
  • Backup diesel generators supplied the facility’s own needs throughout the interruption.
  • External power was later reconnected using the 330 kV Ferosplavnaya-1 transmission line.
  • The loss of off-site power lasted several hours during the night before service was restored.
  • The cause of the disconnection is under investigation, with details released on the plant’s official Telegram channel and relayed by TASS.